welcome to my YouTube channel you go to source for the latest news insightful analysis and indepth discussions on current events if you passionate about staying informed you are in the right place don't forget to like the video and subscribe to the channel so you are never miss an update let's dive into today's news Bill's name dear Hamlin starter for NFL Week want to say that dear Hamlin has had a tumultuous NFL career is an understatement originally selected by the Buffalo Bill with the 212th pick of the sixth round in the 2021 NFL draft Hamlin had a breakout year in 2022 do unfortunately it all came to a screeching halt in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January the 2nd 2023 dot after what seemed to be a routine tackle on Bengal's receiver T Higgins Hamlin collapsed on the field with what was later determined to be Kio Cordis now a season removed from the incident Hamlin is finally making his return turn as a starter according to MD glab of Buffalo bills.com Bills head coach sha McDermot has officially announced that Hamlin will be the team starting safety for the first time since that fateful game against the Bengals what else can't this young man do McDermot asked impressed with Hamlin's efforts for McDermot it was apparent through Hamlin's work ethic that he earned the starting spot I think its consistency and opportunity McDermot said the opportunity that was there he took advantage of it and was consistent he built a certain level of rapport with t-p and that's important as well at the safety position it's one thing to come back off of an ACL or a broken bone McDermot continued it's another thing to come back off of what he came back off of let alone just to decide to play football contact football in full pads at the NFL level I don't think I need to say anything more it's incredible I think God's hands have been on dear and his family and will continue to be we are just extremely proud and full of gratitude to watch him go through what he's went through and where he is now in his time with the bills Hamlin has played in 34 games 13 of which he started in his NFL career Hamlin has recorded 95 tackles four pass deflections three quarterback hits 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble dot ey in the 2023 season Hamlin was a favorite to win comeback player of the year however he was narrowly beaten by quarterback Joe flacko of the Cleveland Browns I don't want my story to be left there on the field Hamlin told Cameron wolf of NFL Network I want to have a Redemption as a player and it looks like he going to get that Redemption thank you for watching my videos If you enjoyed the video please give it a thumb thumb up and share your thought in the comment below don't forget to subscribe to my channel for more update and Di coverage hit the notification Bell so you are always the first to know when a new video drops see you in the next one thank you