Damar Hamlin has reportedly made the Buffalo Bills, and that has the NFL world buzzing on Tuesday.
NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported the big news on Hamlin, who attempts to make a comeback to the NFL. “Damar Hamlin has made the Bills’ 53-man roster, per source,” Pelissero posted. “Hamlin has been working in camp as a backup safety and special teamer as he continues to make his way back after suffering cardiac arrest on the field in January.
Damar Hamlin has made the #Bills’ 53-man roster, per source.
Hamlin has been working in camp as a backup safety and special teamer as he continues to make his way back after suffering cardiac arrest on the field in January. pic.twitter.com/HfjHPfDV6d
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 29, 2023
It’s been an unbelievable journey for Hamlin in 2023. In January, the Bills safety went into cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was later treated at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. He’s amazingly been able to make a full recovery, well enough for him to be a participator in training camp and in preseason action. It’s incredible to think about, and it just gets crazier by the day.
Hamlin’s made appearances at the Super Bowl, the White House, and the ESPY Awards over the course of the off-season. He will enter his third year in the NFL once this season begins. The defensive back formerly starred at the University of Pittsburgh before joining the Bills in 2021, when the team drafted him in the sixth round.
The sports world reacted to the huge news.
This may just be the most incredible story in #NFL history.
Make no mistake, the #Bills aren't just rostering Damar Hamlin because of his story, they are rostering him because he earned a spot.
Simply unbelievable 🫶 https://t.co/PUwSQ1TO6g
— Hänsel (@UberHansen) August 29, 2023
Congrats @HamlinIsland ! https://t.co/bYJGD7V9qq
— Scott Hanson (@ScottHanson) August 29, 2023
Damar Hamlin is right back in line to be the future starting safety for the Bills in the post Poyer/Hyde existence going forward. Can’t wait to watch him continue to develop. https://t.co/Rz5xOOMnFf
— Aaron Quinn (@AaronQuinn716) August 29, 2023
What a story.
Damar Hamlin is able to live out his dream, and he’s played pretty darn good in the preseason. #BillsMafia https://t.co/9zACNBEChx
— Ajay Cybulski (@AjayCybulski) August 29, 2023
