Buffalo Bills Re-Sign Safety Damar Hamlin on One-Year Deal The Buffalo Bills have re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract following his abbreviated 2025 season, which was cut short by a pectoral injury. The team announced the move on Friday, confirming Hamlin’s return to the roster despite the setback. Hamlin, 28, played in only five games last year after sustaining the injury during practice, which required surgery and ultimately ended his season in October. His re-signing comes as the Bills bolster their safeties unit with the addition of C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone through free agency this offseason. Hamlin, a 2021 sixth-round draft pick, began his career as a backup and special teams player for the Bills. He gained opportunities to start in 2022 due to injuries, including the Jan. 2, 2023, "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals. During that contest, Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest on the field and was resuscitated by medical personnel. After a period of recovery, he was medically cleared to return to football and chose to continue playing, serving as a backup in 2023. By 2024, Hamlin had earned the starting safety position, appearing in 14 games and recording his first two interceptions of the season. Beyond his on-field contributions, Hamlin’s story has had a significant impact off the field. His Chasing M’s Foundation, established in the wake of his cardiac arrest, has raised millions in support of heart health initiatives. Since the incident, Hamlin, the Bills, the NFL, and various partners have worked to promote awareness about cardiac emergencies, emphasizing the importance of CPR and automated external defibrillators (AEDs).#buffalo_bills #damar_hamlin #chasing_m_s_foundation #c_j_gardnerjohnson #geno_stone
