🛑 REPORT: Bills’ Damar Hamlin Named Finalist for NFL Comeback Player of the Year

In a twist that can only be described as “the most dramatic comeback since every superhero movie ever made,” Damar Hamlin, the Buffalo Bills’ safety, has been named a finalist for the NFL’s Comeback Player of the Year.

For those of you who may have missed it, Hamlin’s story is nothing short of Hollywood material. After experiencing a heart-stopping incident on the field last season—literally—he’s somehow managed to claw his way back into the league’s good graces. Forget about his talent on the field for a second; it’s his sheer will to survive (and recover from the literal life-threatening situation) that has caught everyone’s attention.

Sure, he could have been an amazing player on his own merit, but why not make the whole thing a bit more dramatic? After all, what says “Comeback Player” better than surviving a medical emergency on national television and returning to play a contact sport?

As the NFL’s official selection process continues, we can only wonder if the award ceremony will feature a slow-motion montage of Hamlin emerging from the tunnel—cue the emotional music and cheering crowds.

Keep an eye out for the final decision, but hey, if he wins, we’ll all be standing up to applaud… mostly because it’s kind of impossible not to. After all, how often do you get to see a real-life miracle on the football field?