Buffalo Bills, McDermott and Damar Hamlin
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Ahead of the Bills' upcoming playoff contest vs. the Broncos, Damar Hamlin revealed that he recently got baptized.
Evidently, Buffalo didn't feel Hamlin was quite ready to step back out in the intensity of a playoff game and make a difference. So instead, he'll watch from the sideline, hoping the Bills advance and give him another chance to get back on the field.
Damar Hamlin is not playing in the 2026 Wild Card Game due to injury recovery. Get the latest on his condition.
Phillips is out with a foot injury sustained in Week 18. The recurring Bills supporting-caster played in 11 games this season, serving mostly as D-tackle depth during his third Buffalo stint. The Jackson move comes as cornerback Maxwell Hairston has been ruled out for Sunday’s game, per BuffaloBills.com’s Alec White.
Real-world examples of athletes overcoming adversity, such as Alex Smith's return to the NFL after a life-threatening injury, highlight the importance of mental fortitude in sports. Hamlin's story resonates deeply with fans, reminding them of the human side of athletes.