Damar Romeyelle 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, as per Pro Football Reference. 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 15 of the 2024 season, he has started 14 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, as per Pittsburgh Panthers' official website.
Damar Hamlin's contract breakdown
According to Spotrac, Hamlin signed a four-year rookie contract with the Bills valued at $3.6 million in May 2021. His rookie contract includes a signing bonus and a guaranteed amount of $160,476, and an average annual salary of $910,119.
| Contract | Signing Bonus | Average Salary | GTD at Sign | Total GTD |
| 4 year(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 |
How much is Damar Hamlin getting paid?
According to his four-year rookie contract, Hamlin will receive an average annual salary of $910,119. Furthermore, he is set to earn a base salary of $1,055,000, with a cap hit of $1,095,119 and a dead cap value of $40,119 in 2024.
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 $160,476 out of the whole $3.6 million mentioned in his contract (via Spotrac).
Damar Hamlin's career earnings
As of January 2025, Damar Hamlin has amassed $4,292,946 in his career, as per Spotrac.
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FAQs on Damar Hamlin
A. Yes, Damar Hamlin is playing for the Buffalo Bills in the 2024 NFL season.
A. Damar Hamlin wears jersey number 3 for the Buffalo Bills.
A. Damar Hamlin is 26 years old, as of January 2025.
A. Damar Hamlin was in a medically induced coma for two days.
