Damar Hamlin
American football player
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| 2024 | Named a first alternate in the 2025 Pro Bowl Games for his performance during the 2024 season. |
| 2024 | Continued his career with the Buffalo Bills, recording two interceptions and demonstrating his comeback in the NFL. |
| 2024 | Made his first start at safety for the Buffalo Bills after the departure of Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer, playing in the season opener against the Arizona Cardinals. |
| 2024 | Recorded his first career interception in a 47-10 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. |
| 2023 | Hamlin announced a scholarship program through the Chasing M's foundation, funding ten $1,000 scholarships for under-served young people in Cincinnati, with each scholarship named after a UC medical staff member who contributed to his recovery. The program is set to run for three years. |
| November 13 2023 | Hamlin played his first snaps on defense and made his first tackle since the on-field cardiac arrest incident during the fourth quarter of the Bills' week ten game against the Denver Broncos. |
| October 1 2023 | Hamlin was activated for the first time since his cardiac arrest in week four against the Miami Dolphins, serving as a backup and playing 18 snaps on special teams. |
| August 12 2023 | Damar Hamlin played his first NFL snap since his cardiac arrest in the Bills' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his return to professional football. |
| July 12 2023 | Presented the Pat Tillman Award to the Buffalo Bills training staff during the ESPY awards ceremony in an emotionally significant moment for Hamlin and his fans. |
| May 15 2023 | Received the George Halas Award from the Pro Football Writers of America, which is given to the NFL player who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. |
| April 18 2023 | Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane declared Hamlin fully cleared to return to the NFL, and Hamlin announced his intention to continue playing football. |
| March 2023 | Hamlin attended a CPR seminar presented by the Carolina Panthers and the American Heart Association in Charlotte. |
| March 2023 | Hamlin met with President Joe Biden at the White House to support the Access to AEDs Act, which would help schools obtain automated external defibrillators. |
| February 2023 | Hamlin made a special on-field appearance at Super Bowl LVII, accompanied by Bills athletic training and UC Health staff members. |
| January 2023 | Following Hamlin's in-game medical emergency, his 2020 GoFundMe charity campaign received massive donations, growing from $2,500 to over $8.7 million, with support from numerous NFL players, coaches, and executives. |
| January 12 2023 | The Buffalo News published a detailed story about the significant changes facing the Chasing M's Foundation, including considerations of its tax-exempt status and governance due to the unexpected large donations. |
| January 11 2023 | Released from the hospital nine days after his cardiac arrest. |
| January 9 2023 | Hamlin was discharged from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and transferred to Buffalo General Medical Center for continued treatment. |
| January 8 2023 | The Buffalo Bills dedicated their week 18 game against the New England Patriots to Damar Hamlin. Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, and the Bills won 35-23, eliminating the Patriots from playoff contention. |
| January 6 2023 | Hamlin was able to breathe on his own, had his breathing tube removed, and made a brief video call to a Bills team meeting. |
| January 6 2023 | Placed on injured reserve after collapsing during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals. |
| January 5 2023 | Bills reported Hamlin was showing remarkable improvement, was neurologically intact, and able to communicate by writing on paper. |
| January 3 2023 | Niagara Falls was illuminated in blue in support of Damar Hamlin following his medical emergency. |
| January 3 2023 | Hamlin remained at the University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center, sedated and on a ventilator, with his condition described as 'trending upwards' by his uncle. |
| January 2 2023 | At 1:48 a.m., the Buffalo Bills reported Hamlin's heartbeat was restored after cardiac arrest. He later confirmed experiencing commotio cordis, an extremely rare cardiac condition with a 97% fatality rate if not treated within three minutes. |
| January 2 2023 | Transported to University of Cincinnati Medical Center at 9:23 p.m. EST, Hamlin was reported in critical condition and intubated. |
| January 2 2023 | Suffered a cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals after making a tackle, and was hospitalized in critical condition. |
| 2022 | Damar Hamlin experienced a cardiac arrest during an NFL game, leading to widespread support from players, teams, and fans across the country. |
| 2022 | In Week 13 against the New England Patriots, was ejected after an illegal hit on Jakobi Meyers in a 24-10 win. |
| 2022 | In Week 9 against the New York Jets, led the team with 12 tackles and a sack in a 20-17 loss. |
| 2022 | Became a starter for the Buffalo Bills following a season-ending injury to Micah Hyde. |
| January 2 2022 | Suffered a life-threatening cardiac arrest during a Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, which prompted widespread medical intervention and national attention. |
| May 21 2021 | Damar Hamlin signed his four-year rookie contract with the Buffalo Bills after being drafted in the sixth round with the 212th overall pick. |
| 2020 | Damar Hamlin started organizing annual charity Christmas toy drives in his hometown of McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, with an initial GoFundMe campaign goal of $2,500. |
| 2020 | Completes his bachelor's degree in communication from the University of Pittsburgh. |
| November 21 2020 | Earns ACC Co-Defensive Back of the Week honors for his performance against Virginia Tech. Serves as team captain and is named to the All-ACC second-team after leading the Panthers with 66 tackles and seven passes broken up. |
| 2019 | As a redshirt junior, registers 84 tackles with 10 passes broken up. |
| 2018 | As a redshirt sophomore, leads the Panthers' 'sniper gang' secondary with 77 tackles and two interceptions. Named honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). |
| 2017 | Returns to play as a redshirt freshman, reaching full health by week three of the season. Plays safety position and records 41 tackles with one interception in nine games. |
| 2016 | Damar Hamlin plays three games as a freshman at the University of Pittsburgh, but suffers an injury that leads to a medical redshirt exception for the year. |
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