Damar Hamlin is an American football safety for the Buffalo Bills as of the 2024 NFL season. The Bills selected Hamlin as the 212th pick in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He started zero games and appeared in 14, recording 2 combined tackles and 2 pass deflections in his rookie year. Hamlin became a regular starter in his second year with the Bills, starting 13 games in 2022. He posted career-high numbers that season as he played in 15 games recording 91 total tackles, 1.5 sacks, 6 tackles for loss, and 63 solo tackles. However, a scary incident occurred on January 2, 2023, when Hamlin suffered an episode of commotio cordis on the field in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals when trying to tackle Tee Higgins. After appearing in only five games in the 2023 season, Hamlin has assumed the role of a starter for the Bills in the 2024 NFL season and as of Week 14 of the 2024 season, he has started 13 games. Hamlin grew up in McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, and went to Central Catholic High School in Pittsburgh. He remained in the same city to pursue his college education by committing to the University of Pittsburgh, playing for the Panthers from 2016 to 2020. Hamlin was named to Second-team All-ACC in 2020.
Damar Hamlin contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Damar Hamlin signed his rookie 4-year contract worth $3.6 million with the Buffalo Bills on May 21, 2021.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 yr(s) / $3,640,476 | $160,476 | $910,119 | $160,476 | $160,476 |
The details of the contract are provided below:
| Year | Base Salary | Signing Proration | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2021 | $660,000 | $40,119 | $700,119 | $160,476 | $820,476 |
| 2022 | $825,000 | $40,119 | $865,119 | $120,357 | $1,477,470 |
| 2023 | $940,000 | $40,119 | $980,119 | $80,238 | $940,000 |
| 2024 | $1,055,000 | $40,119 | $1,095,119 | $40,119 | $1,055,000 |
What are the terms of Damar Hamlin's contract?
Hamlin’s deal included a $160k signing bonus and guaranteed him $160k at the time of signing. His signing proration is spread over four years at around 40k from 2021 onwards until 2024 (via Spotrac).
How much is Damar Hamlin getting paid?
In 2024, Damar is set to earn a base salary of $1 million. The contract amounts for 2024 to carry a cap hit of $1.09 million and a dead cap value of $40k. As per the terms of Damar Hamlin’s current contract, he has an average annual salary of $910k (via Spotrac).
How much does Damar Hamlin make per minute?
If Damar Hamlin's contract worth $3.6 million over 4 years is broken down to a per-minute earning, then Hamlin makes around $1.7 per minute.
How much of Damar Hamlin’s contract is guaranteed?
Damar Hamlin’s deal guarantees him $160k out of the whole $3.6 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Damar Hamlin career earnings
Damar Hamlin has amassed $4.2 million in his career as of December 2024 per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Damar Hamlin
A. Yes, Damar Hamlin is playing in the NFL as of 2024.
A. Damar Hamlin wears jersey number 3 for the Buffalo Bills.
A. Damar Hamlin is 26 years old as of December 2024.
A. Damar Hamlin plays for the Buffalo Bills as of 2024.
