Damar Hamlin slated to start in Week 1 vs. Arizona

by Josh Collier | Bills Correspondent | Wed, Sep 4th 12:39pm EDT

Bills HC Sean McDermott announced Wednesday that S Damar Hamlin will start on Sunday for the first time since his heart stopped mid-game on Jan. 2, 2023. (Tom Pelissero on Twitter)

The comeback continues: #Bills coach Sean McDermott told reporters that Damar Hamlin will start at safety in Sunday’s opener vs. Arizona.

It’s the first start for Hamlin since his heart stopped on the field Jan. 2, 2023. Hamlin appeared in five games as a reserve last season. pic.twitter.com/ysx2eOU6uX
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 4, 2024

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Great news for the Bills and the fourth-year safety after he made his miraculous comeback following his heart failure in Week 17 of the 2022 season. He will look to return to his form from the 2022 season when he started 13 games and recorded 91 tackles.

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