Buffalo Bills Safety Damar Hamlin Cleared to Resume Playing After Suffering Cardiac Arrest in December

The Buffalo Bills have announced that safety Damar Hamlin has been cleared to resume playing after suffering a cardiac arrest during a game at Cincinnati in December.

General Manager Brandon Beane said Tuesday that Hamlin has been cleared to resume activity after meeting with a third and final specialist on Friday. Beane said the team is following the lead of the specialists, who are all in agreement that Hamlin can resume playing without any fear of setbacks or complications.

The 25-year-old safety is now attending the team’s voluntary workout program and is in a great headspace to make his return, according to Beane. The Bills tweeted the update and said they’re glad to have Hamlin back.

Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after a collision during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in December. He was resuscitated on the field and taken to the hospital, where he was monitored for several days.

The Bills have been monitoring Hamlin’s progress since the incident and are now confident that he is ready to return to the field. Hamlin is expected to be a key contributor to the team’s defense this season.