NBC commentator and former NFL coach Tony Dungy referenced Damar Hamlin's on-field cardiac arrest while speaking out against abortion in Washington, D.C., on Friday.Speaking at a "March for Life" rally, Dungy talked about the prayers offered up for Hamlin after the , and compared the situation to the stance of anti-abortion advocates. Dungy said prayers for Hamlin were answered, and that the le son from that situation was that the game was canceled "because New England Patriots Home Office a life was at stake.""People wanted to see that life saved. These are people who arent nece sarily religious, they got together and called on God. Well that should be encouraging us because thats exactly why were here. Because every day in this country, innocent lives are at stake," Dungy said. "The only difference is they dont belong to a famous athlete, and theyre not seen on national TV. But those lives are still important to God and in Gods eyes.Former NFL coach Tony Dungy invokes Damar Hamlins cardiac arrest as he New England Patriots Golf Sporting Goods calls on Americans to pray for an end to abortion:Every day in this country, innocent lives are at stake. The only difference is they dont belong to a famous athlete, and theyre not seen on national TV. The Recount (@therecount) Dungy had announced on Thursday that he and his wife, Lauren Dungy, would be at the rally in Washington along with former NFL tight end Benjamin Watson to "support those unborn babies who don't have a voice." Dungy has been an outspoken critic of abortion in the past, with past comments directed at and .Tomorrow Lauren and I will be in Washington DC Joshuah Bledsoe Jersey attending the 2023 March For Life. It will be my first time at the March and Im looking forward to joining my friend and thousands of others who will be there to support those unborn babies who dont have a voice. Tony Dungy (@TonyDungy) Dungy's speech is the latest episode in what's been a controversial week for the former NFL coach and NBC broadcaster. (UPDATE: An NBC spokesperson that Dungy will be on the air Saturday for the network's coverage of the Jaguars-Chiefs divisional Dont'a Hightower Jersey playoff game.) Dungy's speech in Washington came two days after he tweeted that school districts were "putting litter boxes in the school bathrooms for the students who identify as cats," . He has since deleted the post though not before widespread backlash both on and off the social media platform."I saw a tweet yesterday and I responded to it in the wrong way. As a Christian I should speak in love and in ways that are caring and helpful. I failed to do that and I am deeply sorry," . Dungy has had his share of controversial remarks over the years, particularly as it relates to the LGBTQ+ community. in which Dungy has backed anti-LGBTQ+ groups and used anti-gay rhetoric. In 2014, Dungy said he would not draft Michael Sam, an openly gay defensive lineman from Mi souri, because "I wouldn't want to deal with all of it." Dungy later said the comments were about Sam being followed by a documentary camera Rob Gronkowski T Shirts crew. He also said he didn't agree with NBA center Jason Collins' "lifestyle" , and has since that being LGBTQ is a "lifestyle." that Dungy and CBS commentator James Brown will appear at an event hosted by preacher Andrew Wommack, who has compared homosexuality to murder.