Former University of Georgia standout and NFL player David Pollack is in need of prayers.
Pollack shared some sensitive news this week.
The former ESPN host asked for support as his wife, Lindsey Pollack, prepares for brain cancer surgery.
David Pollack is asking that the community rally behind his family as his wife.
I do not share much of my personal life on social media, but today is gonna be different,” David, 42, wrote via X on Monday, March 10. “If you are the praying type please lift up my wife Lindsey. She has brain cancer, and surgery is Wednesday at Duke.”
He added, “So thankful to serve a loving God that meets us in our struggles!”
I do not share much of my personal life on social media but today is gonna be different. If you are the praying type please lift up my wife Lindsey. She has brain cancer and surgery is Wednesday at Duke. So thankful to serve a loving God that meets us in our struggles!
— David Pollack (@davidpollack47) March 10, 2025
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Following the devastating news, many friends, colleagues, and fans offered their thoughts and prayers up for Pollack and his family.
Among those included Scott Hansen and ESPN’s Pat McAfee.
“All my positive vibes and prayers brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻,” Pat McAfee said.
All my positive vibes and prayers brother 🙏🏻🙏🏻
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) March 10, 2025
“Praying for her, you, your family, and the health care team. I hope you are heartened by the thousands of responses here. And more so by the character of our great God,” Scott Hanson added.
Praying for her, you, your family and the health care team.
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) March 10, 2025
I hope you are heartened by the thousands of responses here.
And more so by the character of our great God.
“We never crossed paths at ESPN, but thinking of your wife and your family. I, too, had brain cancer and surgery for it at Hopkins 5 years ago. If she needs anyone to talk to after it, I’m here. She’s got this. 💪🏼,” former ESPN reporter Britt McHenry said to David Pollack.
We never crossed paths at ESPN, but thinking of your wife and your family. I, too, had brain cancer and surgery for it at Hopkins 5 years ago. If she needs anyone to talk to after it, I’m here. She’s got this. 💪🏼
— Britt McHenry (@BrittMcHenry) March 10, 2025
“Prayers Champ 🙏🏿,” former NFL wideout Antonio Brown commented.
Prayers Champ 🙏🏿
— AB (@AB84) March 11, 2025
“Definitely lifting her up, brother!! Praying for steady hands, and a full recovery. Blessings DP,” former NFL star Ryan Clark stated.
Definitely lifting her up brother!! Praying for steady hands, and a full recovery. Blessings DP.
— Ryan Clark (@Realrclark25) March 11, 2025
David Pollack Made His Name In College
David Pollack shared on Monday that his wife, Lindsey, has been diagnosed with brain cancer and is set to undergo surgery.
He made the announcement on X.
Many football fans might not remember him, but Pollack made his name in college.
Pollack was a standout defensive player for Georgia from 2001 through 2004. He was a three-time All-American.
He would go on to be a first-round pick for the Cincinnati Bengals.
