Buffalo Bills Keep Damar Hamlin on 53-Man Roster After Final Cut Deadline
Safety Damar Hamlin survived the Bills' final roster cuts and secured a spot on the team's 53-man roster for the upcoming season.
The Buffalo Bills finalized their 53-man roster on Sunday, keeping safety Damar Hamlin despite speculation that he might be cut. The team cleared the way for Hamlin by releasing veteran Geno Stone, who had been his main competition for a backup role. This offseason also saw the departure of starter Taylor Rapp and the free-agency loss of Jordan Poyer, with the Bills adding C.J.
Gardner-Johnson and rookie Jalon Kilgore for depth. Gardner-Johnson is slated to start alongside Cole Bishop, while Hamlin, Kilgore, Jordan Hancock and special-teams player Sam Franklin Jr. will serve as reserves. Hamlin praised the new defensive system under coordinator Jim Leonhard and said he welcomes the heightened expectations. His strong preseason showing, including two interceptions, helped solidify his roster spot.
Why it matters
Hamlin's roster retention shows the Bills' confidence in his experience and impacts the team's secondary depth for the season.
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