History of Damar Hamlin in Timeline

Damar Hamlin is a professional American football safety for the Buffalo Bills in the NFL. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. Drafted by the Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, he initially served as a backup. In 2022, he became a starter due to an injury sustained by a teammate.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 24, 1998: Damar Hamlin Born

On March 24, 1998, Damar Romeyelle Hamlin was born. He is now a professional football safety for the Buffalo Bills.

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January 2, 2023: Cardiac Arrest During Monday Night Football

During a Monday Night Football game on January 2, 2023, against the Cincinnati Bengals, Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest after making a tackle. He was hospitalized in critical condition.

January 12, 2023: GoFundMe Campaign Donation Update

On January 12, 2023, Chasing M's Foundation updated their GoFundMe message saying the "fundraiser was initially established to support a toy drive for Damar's community," but was "hopeful about Damar's future involvement in disbursing the incredibly generous contributions." The Buffalo News had a detailed story covering the enormous changes facing Chasing M's structure and operations in light of the large donations, including its tax-exempt status and governance.

August 12, 2023: First NFL Snap After Cardiac Arrest

On August 12, 2023, Damar Hamlin played his first NFL snap since his cardiac arrest, during the Bills' preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.