The Buffalo Bills are currently 4-2 and leading the AFC East. However, even the top team can’t avoid in-season drama, and the Bills may have a problem with safety Damar Hamlin.
During the offseason, Buffalo signed veteran safety Mike Edwards to a one-year $3 million contract. Many thought Edwards would be the starter for the season.
However, in 2024, Edwards has played just seven defensive snaps, which is 3% of the team’s total defense.
He goes into Week 7 of the season questionable after missing practices due to an illness.
Edwards is frustrated with this after a social media user uncovered an interesting tweet he liked.
“Mike Edwards us sick…sick of riding the bench,” said the tweet.
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In contrast to Edwards, Hamlin has been on the field for 99% of Buffalo’s snaps on defense, and he hasn’t done amazing.
Through six games, he’s allowed 15 completions on 24 targets for 248 yards and one touchdown for a 93.7 passer rating.
It’s hard for a team to stay focused on winning when its players publicly show that they are not happy while outing the coaching staff and other players.
Damar Hamlin Will Soon Be A Free Agent
2024 is the last season the Hamlin is under his rookie contract with the Bills.
It is hard to imagine that any team offers the safety of a long-term contract because of his performance on the field.
His career projection makes Hamlin look like a future journeyman who can fill in as great depth for most teams but not the every-week starter who earns big money.
Even if that is the case, Hamlin has a great story of overcoming adversity, which he can be proud of.
