Damar Hamlin’s Comeback Paused as Bills Face Playoff Pressure
Good evening everyone and here’s the latest from Buffalo as the Bills prepare for a high-stakes Wild Card matchup with everything on the line.
As the playoffs arrive, the Bills are getting healthier in some areas, but not all. Safety Damar Hamlin will not return to the field this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars. His practice window was officially opened earlier this week after spending months on injured reserve with a pectoral injury. That move raised real hope that Hamlin might be ready just in time for the postseason. But today, head coach Sean McDermott made it clear, Hamlin is not quite there yet.
Hamlin has not played since early in the season and while he was able to take part in limited practices, the Bills are choosing caution. This is not a setback, but it is a reminder of how long and demanding the road back can be after a serious injury. For now, Buffalo will need to move forward without him and hope their playoff run lasts long enough for his return to remain a possibility.
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The timing matters. Buffalo’s secondary has been stretched thin all season by injuries. The good news is that veteran safety Jordan Poyer appears ready to return after missing time with a hamstring issue. Poyer’s presence brings stability, leadership and playoff experience to a defense that will be tested by a dangerous Jacksonville offense. His return softens the blow of Hamlin remaining sidelined, but it does not erase it.
Hamlin’s situation also carries emotional weight beyond the depth chart. His journey back to football has been followed closely across the league and every step forward has been meaningful. While he won’t suit up this weekend, simply being close enough to open that practice window signals real progress.
For the Bills, the message is simple. Survive and advance. If Buffalo can win in Jacksonville, the door stays open for Hamlin to possibly contribute later in the postseason, even if in a limited role. If the season ends Sunday, that chance disappears.
So as kickoff approaches, Buffalo leans on experience, depth and resilience. They do it knowing one of their own is still fighting to get back. And for Damar Hamlin, the comeback is not over. It’s just paused.
That’s the latest from the playoff picture in Buffalo. We’ll keep watching how this story unfolds as the postseason moves on.
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