NFL
Damar Hamlin
Damar Hamlin
Buffalo Bills, Safety
Age: 27y-0m-2d (Mar 24, 1998)
Exp: 5 Years
Country: US
College: Pittsburgh
Drafted: Round 6 (#212 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Doug Hendrickson (Wasserman)
2025 Cap Hit
$1,337,500
2025 Cash
$2,000,000
Career Earnings
$5,063,027
2025-2025 Free Agent (CURRENT)
Damar Hamlin signed a 1 year, $2,000,000 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $167,500 signing bonus, $2,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $2,000,000. In 2025, Hamlin will earn a base salary of $1,832,500 and a signing bonus of $167,500, while carrying a cap hit of $1,337,500 and a dead cap value of $2,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $2,000,000
Average Salary:
$2,000,000
Signing Bonus:
$167,500
GTD at Sign:
$2,000,000
Total GTD:
$2,000,000
Free Agent:
2026 / UFA
| Year | Age | Cap HitAnnual | Cap % League Cap | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | Dead Cap Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
27 | $1,337,500 | 0.48% | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
| 2026 |
|
28 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Base P5 Salary | Signing Bonus | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Cash Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
27 | $1,832,500 | $167,500 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
Source:
NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2021-2024 Rookie
Contract Terms:
4 yr(s) / $3,640,476
Average Salary:
$910,119
Signing Bonus:
$160,476
GTD at Sign:
$160,476
Total GTD:
$160,476
Free Agent:
2025 / UFA
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Seasons
5 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$5,063,027
Earnings w/ Different Teams
1 team
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$820,476 |
$820,476 |
|
| 2022 | 24 |
|
Injured
|
$1,477,470 |
$2,297,946 |
|
| 2023 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$940,000 |
$3,237,946 |
|
| 2024 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$1,825,081 |
$5,063,027 |
|
| Total |
$5,063,027 |
$5,063,027 |
||||
| 2025 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$2,000,000 |
||
| Total |
$7,063,027 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $160,476 | - | - | - | $1,422,551 | $5,063,027 |
| Year | Team(s) | Age | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Workout | Incentives | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 |
|
23 |
$660,000
|
$160,476 |
$820,476 |
$820,476 |
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| 2022 |
|
24 |
$825,000
|
$652,470 |
$1,477,470 |
$2,297,946 |
|||||
| 2023 |
|
25 |
$940,000
|
$940,000 |
$3,237,946 |
||||||
| 2024 |
|
26 |
$1,055,000
|
$770,081 |
$1,825,081 |
$5,063,027 |
|||||
| Total |
$3,480,000 |
$160,476 |
$1,422,551 |
$5,063,027 |
$5,063,027 |
||||||
| 2025 |
|
27 |
$1,832,500
|
$167,500 |
$2,000,000 |
||||||
| Total |
$5,312,500 |
$327,976 |
$1,422,551 |
$7,063,027 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Roster | Restructure | Option | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |
|
$3,480,000 | $160,476 | - | - | - | $1,422,551 | $5,063,027 |
Injuries
| Year | Weeks | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 |
BUF |
18 - 18 | Heart |
-
Mar 12, 2025
Signed a 1 year $2 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
Jan 17, 2025
Fined $6,083 Excessive Celebration against Denver (DEN)
-
Dec 09, 2022
Fined $4,806 Hit to a defenseless receiver against Jakobi Meyers (NE)
-
May 21, 2021
Signed a 4 year $3.64 million contract with Buffalo (BUF)
-
May 01, 2021
Drafted by Buffalo (BUF): Round 6 (#212 overall)
Fines
| Date | Reason | Fine Amount | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2025 |
|
Excessive Celebration against Denver (DEN) | $6,083 | |
| Dec 09, 2022 |
|
Hit to a defenseless receiver against Jakobi Meyers (NE) | $4,806 | |
| Fines: 2 | $10,889 |
| Year | Team | GP | GS | Snaps | Snaps% | Sack | Tackles Total | Tackles Solo | Tackles Assisted | FFum | Int |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | BUF | 14 | 14 | 874 | 79.70 | 0 | 88 | 61 | 27 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | BUF | 5 | 0 | 17 | 1.60 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | BUF | 15 | 13 | 846 | 86.50 | 2 | 88 | 60 | 28 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | BUF | 14 | 0 | 114 | 10.80 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $6,106,368
- Avg. Salary: $3,053,184
- NFL Rank: 639
- S Rank: 31
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2026
- Avg. Salary: $2,000,000
- NFL Rank: 776
- S Rank: 40
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Damar Hamlin to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Jones | 3 | $20,000,000 | $6,666,667 | 25 |
| Jordan Fuller | 1 | $3,250,000 | $3,250,000 | 26 |
| Ronnie Harrison | 1 | $1,210,000 | $1,210,000 | 27 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | 1 | $1,292,500 | $1,292,500 | 26 |
| Averages | 2 | $6,438,125 | $3,104,792 | 26.0 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Hamlin's current age (27), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $7,209,834 | $3,604,917 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Hamlin statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP%, Tackles/Gm, Int/Gm, Catch Rate/Yr, Rating
| Player | GP% | Tackles/Gm | Int/Gm | Catch Rate/Yr | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brandon Jones
2022-2023
|
67.65 | 2.65 | 0.09 | 72.55 | 68.95 |
|
Jordan Fuller
2022-2023
|
58.82 | 3.40 | 0.15 | 70.05 | 64.20 |
|
Ronnie Harrison
2022-2023
|
67.65 | 1.17 | 0.09 | 59.60 | 55.45 |
|
Jaylinn Hawkins
2022-2023
|
94.12 | 1.53 | 0.06 | 73.50 | 56.60 |
| Average | 72.06 | 2.19 | 0.10 | 68.93 | 61.30 |
|
Damar Hamlin
2023-2024
|
55.88 | 3.26 | 0.11 | 87.05 | 30.10 |
| Pct Change | -22.45 | 48.86 | 10.00 | -26.29 | -50.90 |
| Median Prime % Change | -22.45% | ||||
| Average Prime % Change | -8.16% | ||||
Calculated Market Value: Damar Hamlin
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $6,106,368 | $3,053,184 |
