The Buffalo Bills and General Manager Brandon Beane are facing intense backlash on social media after re-signing Damar Hamlin on a one-year contract.
The 28-year-old safety, who entered free agency this offseason, will spend his sixth year in Buffalo.
However, some fans are concerned, citing the team's defensive rebuild and Hamlin's on-field performance.
Hamlin has recorded 185 tackles, 9 pass break-ups, 2 interceptions, and 1 forced fumble in 53 games (27 starts) since being drafted in the sixth round in 2021.
His journey, however, goes beyond statistics, as he became a central figure in one of the most shocking moments in recent NFL history when he suffered cardiac arrest during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023.
The team's decision reflects a balancing act between loyalty and performance, with fan expectations centered on results.