BREAKING: Buffalo Bills Receives Another Huge Boost With Massive Contract restructure
The Buffalo Bills have reached an agreement with unrestricted free-agent safety, securing a fan favorite for the 2025 NFL season. According to ESPN senior NFL insider Adam Schefter, Hamlin has signed a one-year contract extension, though financial details remain undisclosed.
Hamlin’s inspiring journey is well-known across the football community and beyond. After surviving an on-field cardiac arrest during a routine tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals, his resilience became legendary. His return to the NFL in any role was already remarkable, but after serving as a reserve in 2023, Hamlin seized a major opportunity in 2024.
Following Micah Hyde’s departure at the end of the 2023 season, Hamlin earned a starting role in Buffalo’s defense. Throughout the offseason and the season itself, he successfully fended off competition to maintain his spot at safety.
Hamlin had a breakout year in 2024, starting 14 games and recording 89 tackles (62 solo), two tackles for loss, two interceptions, five pass deflections, and one fumble recovery (stats via Pro Football Reference). His performance made him a finalist for the NFL Comeback Player of the Year award for the third time, though he did not win. Nevertheless, his role as a starter for a Super Bowl contender highlights his perseverance.
The one-year deal allows the Bills to keep developing Hamlin while ensuring stability at safety, especially if second-year player Cole Bishop isn’t ready for a full-time starting role in 2025.
Hamlin’s familiarity with the system, leadership presence in the locker room, and ability to read plays and adjust coverages make him a valuable piece as Buffalo continues shaping its new identity at the position.