Damar Hamlin

Buffalo Bills, Safety
Age: 26y-10m-6d (Mar 24, 1998)
Exp: 4 Years
Country: US
College: Pittsburgh
Drafted: Round 6 (#212 overall), 2021
Agent(s): Stanley Bien-Aime, Ron Butler, Ira Turner (Agency1 Athlete Management Group)
Career Earnings

$4,292,946

2021-2024 Rookie

Damar Hamlin signed a 4 year, $3,640,476 contract with the Buffalo Bills, including $160,476 signing bonus, $160,476 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $910,119.
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
MANAGE CONTRACT
Year Age Cap HitAnnual Cap % League Cap Cash Annual Cash Cumulative Dead Cap Annual
2021 23 $700,119 0.38% $820,476 $820,476 $160,476
2022 24 $865,119 0.42% $1,477,470 $2,297,946 $120,357
2023 25 $980,119 0.44% $940,000 $3,237,946 $80,238
2024 26 $1,095,119 0.43% $1,055,000 $4,292,946 $40,119
2025 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Proration Cap Hit Cap % League Cap Dead Cap
2021 23 $660,000 $40,119 $700,119 0.38% $160,476
2022 24 $825,000 $40,119 $865,119 0.42% $120,357
2023 25 $940,000 $40,119 $980,119 0.44% $80,238
2024 26 $1,055,000 $40,119 $1,095,119 0.43% $40,119
2025 27
UFA
Year Age Base P5 Salary Signing Bonus Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining
2021 23 $660,000 $160,476 $820,476 $820,476 $4,292,946
2022 24 $825,000 - $1,477,470 $2,297,946 $3,472,470
2023 25 $940,000 - $940,000 $3,237,946 $1,995,000
2024 26 $1,055,000 - $1,055,000 $4,292,946 $1,055,000
Source: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
Seasons

4 Years

Career Earnings thru 2025

$4,292,946

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
$1,055,000
$4,292,946
Total      
$4,292,946
$4,292,946
Total
$4,292,946

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,480,000 $160,476 - - - $652,470 $4,292,946
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
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
$1,055,000
$4,292,946
Total
$3,480,000
$160,476
$652,470
$4,292,946
$4,292,946
Total
$3,480,000
$160,476
$652,470
$4,292,946

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Roster Restructure Option Incentives Cash Cumulative
4 $3,480,000 $160,476 - - - $652,470 $4,292,946

Injuries

Year Weeks Reason
2022 BUF 18 - 18 Heart
  • 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

$3.1M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $6,106,368
  • Avg. Salary: $3,053,184
  • NFL Rank: 532
  • S Rank: 17

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2025
  • Avg. Salary: $910,119

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 (26), 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

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TRANSACTIONS

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)

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