Bills Announce Status for Damar Hamlin Ahead of Game Against Broncos

Hamlin is active for only his second game this season.

After entering Week 10 lacking depth at safety, the Bills announced a key gameday elevation for Monday Night Football with Micah Hyde (neck/stinger) out due to injury.

For just the second time during the 2023-24 season, safety Damar Hamlin will be active for coach Sean McDermott’s squad as Buffalo takes the field for a home game against the Broncos (3–5) in primetime. 

For his last appearance in Week 4, Hamlin, whose incredible return from an in-game medical event continues to inspire, played just 18 snaps on special teams for the Bills’ 48–20 win over the Dolphins.

Damar Hamlin was previously active for the Bills’ Week 4 game vs. the Dolphins :: (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Against Denver, however, Hamlin could see extended action in a pivotal matchup with the veteran Hyde sidelined. The 25-year-old will likely play behind safeties Jordan Poyer and Taylor Rapp in the contest.

A sixth-round pick in 2021, Hamlin has performed well when given an opportunity, with his best play coming last season when he logged 91 tackles in 15 games (13 starts)