During a nationally broadcast NFL game in Cincinnati on Monday night, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin fell after colliding with an opponent on the field. He is currently in critical condition.

Later, Hamlin had a cardiac arrest and collapsed to the ground. Before an ambulance arrived to take Hamlin to the hospital, players and coaching staff knelt to pray for him. Trainers took care of him while they were on the field.

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Hamlin underwent a lot to enter the league; since then, he has played in almost every game for the Bills. In contrast to his first season, when the Bills hardly ever used him in crucial defensive snaps, Hamlin found his place in the lineup his second year.

Therefore, it is imperative that we examine the defensive stalwart of the Bills’ net worth. Here’s a detailed analysis of his pay as well as a history of his career.

Net Worth

NFL player Hamlin is overseen by Vantage Management Group. The Buffalo Bills selected him with the 212nd overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, bringing him into the league. According to sources, Hamlin has a net worth of $1 million.

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The Buffalo Bills player’s NFL salary over his career and endorsement deals account for the majority of his net worth. It’s vital to remember that draught picks with lower salaries often make a lot less money than those with higher salaries. 

NFL Contract with Buffalo Bills

Hamlin received a 4 year(s) / $3,640,476 rookie deal after being selected by the Buffalo Bills in the sixth round of the 2021 Draft. His rookie contract is the typical one given to a draught pick in the sixth round. In addition, Hamlin’s initial NFL deal came with a $160,476 signing bonus, double his guaranteed sum.

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He was paid a basic salary of $660,000 under his contract in his first year with the Bills. He will receive an additional $825,000 this season (his second year as a Pro). On his current contract, he will also be paid $940,000 in his third season and $1,055,000 in his fourth and final one. In 2025, Hamlin will become an unrestricted free agent.

Career Stats

Hamlin has played for the Buffalo Bills, one of the league’s top teams, for the duration of his young NFL career.

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Hamlin has compiled a respectable stat line at this point in his career. The second-year safety has made 93 tackles this year—65 solo and 28 with assistance—1.5 sacks, and one forced fumble.