Damar Hamlin Returns to Bills, Battles for Backup Role

0:00On March 27, Demar Hamlin is back with the Buffalo Bills for a sixth season after signing a one-year deal on Friday. The 28-year-old safety hit free agency when his previous contract ended, but he's choosing to stay where his story of grit has inspired so. Many, three years ago, Hamlin collapsed from cardiac arrest during a game in Cincinnati in January 2023, needing resuscitation right on the field. He's shown no health issues since that scary moment and made a strong return to play. Last year, he had a career-high 14-starts before a pectoral injury sideline him to just five games as a backup. Fans and teammates have cheered his steady progress and resilience through it all. Now, with new defensive coordinator Jim Leonhardt joining coach Joe Brady, who's stepping up after Sean McDermott's exit, Hamlin will battle for a backup role. The Bills also added free agent CJ Gardner Johnson and Geno Stone to push for starting spots next to Cole Bishop.

1:00Drafted in the sixth round out of Pittsburgh in 2021, Hamlin brings two career interceptions over 53 games and 27. Starts. Ready to contribute however the defense shapes up. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.