Damar Hamlin’s comeback will finally hit full circle in Week 4.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, Hamlin is going to play for the first time this season on Sunday against the Miami Dolphins (3-0). That update comes after Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced that starting safety Jordan Poyer will not suit up due to a knee injury.
It’s expected that Taylor Rapp will get the start at safety with Poyer out.
Hamlin will likely play a depth role but could also see time during certain packages and on special teams. Rapp has played in 51 percent of Buffalo’s special teams snaps this year and it’s unclear if Rapp or Hamlin will take those against the Dolphins.
Hamlin suiting up will mark the first time he plays in a regular season game after his episode with cardiac arrest in December 2022.
Hamlin, 25, had played throughout the preseason for the Bills (2-1) this summer. However, he has been inactive the first three games of the season.
During Buffalo’s exhibition season, Hamlin tallied 73 defensive snaps and 19 special teams plays.
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