Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, 28, has agreed to a one-year contract following a 2025 season derailed by a pectoral injury sustained in October. The team confirmed the deal Friday, noting Hamlin’s return to a safeties room bolstered by **C. J.

Gardner-Johnson and Geno Stone, acquired via free agency. A 2021 sixth-round pick, Hamlin transitioned from special teams to starting safety in 2024 after injuries opened opportunities, starting 14 games and recording his first two career interceptions. His resilience mirrors the Chasing M’s Foundation** he co-founded, which has raised millions for heart health initiatives after his on-field cardiac arrest during a 2023 “Monday Night Football” game.

The Bills’ investment in Hamlin underscores his dual impact as a defensive leader and community advocate.