Damar Hamlin, safety for the Buffalo Bills, acknowledged the disappointment of finishing second in the NFL Comeback Player of the Year voting. Despite his remarkable return to the field after suffering a cardiac arrest, Hamlin was edged out by quarterback Joe Flacco, who led the Cleveland Browns to a 4-1 stretch. During an interview on Infinity’s Maggie and Perloff Show on April 19, Hamlin expressed his competitive nature and initial disappointment at not winning the award. However, he emphasized that his comeback cannot be defined by a trophy and that his journey holds greater spiritual significance. Hamlin also mentioned that he harbors no resentment towards Flacco and showed sportsmanship by applauding him during the award ceremony. Hamlin’s resilience and return to the NFL after his life-threatening experience truly set his comeback apart as an extraordinary feat in NFL history.
Buffalo Bills’ Damar Hamlin weighs in on reactions to not winning Comeback Player of the Year
