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Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel talks to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) as he leaves the game after suffering a concussion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Dolphins’ Tua Tagovailoa sustains third concussion of his career after hitting head on turf

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts after an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Jan. 15, 2024, in Orchard Park, NY. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Bills safety Hamlin to start season opener against Cardinals

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) reacts after an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, in Orchard Park, NY. Damar Hamlin has nothing more to be afraid of. Having gone from a near-death experience to resuming his football career, the Buffalo Bills safety is free of whatever reservations he experienced with each step of his recovery last year. "My mind is free. My spirit is free. My Soul is free," Hamlin told The Associated Press. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko, File)

Damar Hamlin says his ‘mind is free,’ a year after resuming football after a near-death experience

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) walks onto the field for warm-ups before an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin isn't sure what to expect when he steps back on the field in Cincinnati on Sunday, the place where the Buffalo Bills safety's life nearly ended in January. (AP Photo/Gary McCullough, File)

Hamlin launches Cincinnati scholarship program to honor the 10 who saved his life

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

Bills safety Damar Hamlin returns to action in first regular-season game since cardiac arrest

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) plays in an NFL preseason football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023. Bills coach Sean McDermott ruled out starting saftety Jordan Poyer playing against the Miami Dolphins this weekend, Friday, Sept. 29, opening the door for Damar Hamlin to suit up for the first time since having a near-death experience at Cincinnati in January. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File) **FILE**

Bills’ safety Poyer ruled out against Dolphins, opening possibility of Hamlin making season debut

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin looks on during an NFL football preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Aug. 26, 2023, in Chicago. The Bills are drawing upon the lingering memories of an emotionally draining season last year by believing they are stronger because of it thanks to the emphasis coach Sean McDermott placed on mental health. (AP Photo/Melissa Tamez, File)

Damar Hamlin is ready to complete his comeback as he prepares for Bills opener on Monday night

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin speaks at a press conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023. Bills safety Damar Hamlin made the cut, according to a person with direct knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Associated Press on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because the Bills have not announced their final cuts in paring their roster to 53 players. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

Hamlin makes the 53-player cut after Bills pare roster

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin waves to fans after an NFL preseason football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Bills’ Damar Hamlin has little more to prove in completing comeback, coach Sean McDermott says

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., July 30, 2023. Hamlin is preparing for the next step to resume his career by suiting up in Buffalo's preseason-opening game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Damar Hamlin set to take next step in comeback bid in Bills’ preseason game against Colts

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin warms up during practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., July 30, 2023. Hamlin is preparing for the next step to resume his career by suiting up in Buffalo's preseason-opening game against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Damar Hamlin timeline from injury to return to Bills

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Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) tackles Indianapolis Colts running back Evan Hull (26) during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)

Damar Hamlin makes an early impact in returning to field in Bills’ preseason game against Colts

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (3) greets fans after practice at the NFL football team's training camp in Pittsford, N.Y., Sunday, July 30, 2023. Hamlin announced Wednesday, Aug. 2, that he will expand his efforts to promote charitable giving by supporting a company that allows donors to give to nonprofits immediately, while actually paying later — the Buffalo Bills safety's latest move to direct the outpouring of support he received after collapsing on the field during a game in January. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)

Bills safety Damar Hamlin ready to suit up for first preseason game since going into cardiac arrest

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills head athletic trainer Nate Breske, left, and associate head athletic trainer Denny Kellington, described their experience when Damar Hamlin suffered a cardiac arrest during an NFL football game in January, during a panel discussion at the National Athletic Trainers' Association meeting in Indianapolis, Thursday, June 22, 2023. Breske and Kellington say they stuck to their pre-planned treatment plan and now they're encouraging schools and youth leagues to also make their own potentially life-saving plans. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Bills trainers cite Hamlin case as example for schools, youth leagues to make life-saving plans

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin (3) practices with the NFL football team Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/John Wawrow)

Bills’ Hamlin participates in team drills for first time this offseason

By John Wawrow - Associated Press