The Buffalo Bills have officially re-signed safety Damar Hamlin to a one-year contract extension, per @AdamSchefter. The agreement ensures that the veteran safety remains with the organization for the upcoming season as Buffalo continues to solidify its defensive backfield depth.
Hamlin, 25, has spent his entire professional career with the Bills after being selected in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Pittsburgh. He became a global inspiration following his remarkable recovery from a cardiac arrest suffered on the field in January 2023. After being cleared for full football activities, Hamlin made his return to the active roster for the 2023 season, appearing in five regular-season games and two postseason contests.
Throughout his tenure in Buffalo, Hamlin has appeared in 34 career games, including 13 starts. His most statistically significant season occurred in 2022, when he recorded a career-high 91 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, and six tackles for loss. The move to retain Hamlin provides continuity for the Bills secondary as they navigate roster adjustments this offseason.
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