Damar Hamlin, a safety for the Buffalo Bills, was chosen . Hamlin’s daring quest to resume his football career, which began almost eight months after a near-death encounter during a game against Cincinnati, came closer to success on Tuesday when he made the squad after the Bills reduced their roster to 53 players.
The courage that Hamlin has displayed in reaching this point in his comeback by reclaiming a backup role behind starters Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer is undeniable, even though general manager Brandon Beane has emphasized that changes to the roster may still be made before the Bills open their season at the New York Jets on Sept. 11.
Another significant piece of bills news is that edge rusher Von Miller will be out for the opening 4 games after being put on the PUP list while he continues to recover from an ACL tear .
“Prayers for Hamlin” replaced by general awe at his recovery
“Prayers for Hamlin” had become a national theme for Damar which has been replaced by the admiration of his rehabilitation at every stage . The 25 year old has come a long way after being put into a medically induced coma after a cardiac arrest needed him to be rescued on field. From being almost dead to get back fit and playing in one of the world’s most violent sport is a commendable effort .
After a win against Indianapolis three weeks ago this is what Damar had to say about the ordeal :“I made the choice that I wanted to play, you know, it wasn’t nobody else’s choice but mine,” “So, when you see my cleats laced up and my helmet and shoulder pads on, there ain’t gonna be no hesitation.”
At his hometown in Pittsburg , he was selected to be Captain of the side with the crowd on his back . Damar spoke of the honor by saying “It was real special, like a moment of serendipity, just like life coming full circle for me,” “It’s just something indescribable.”
The next question is how much more playing time he will receive before switching back to a backup position. Hamlin’s substantial playing experience in his second NFL season last year—he made 13 starts—came from stepping in for Hyde after the latter suffered a neck injury that ended his season.