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Buffalo Bills have ready-made replacement for injured Jordan Poyer waiting in wings
- Poyer’s hamstring concerns resurfaced in Week 16, threatening his availability for the Divisional Round.
- Damar Hamlin could be activated this week if healthy, becoming an immediate option in a pinch.
- Hamlin’s 21-day window to return from IR was opened ahead of the Jaguars game but did not become active.
- The Bills have used rookie Jordan Hancock to fill in for Poyer, though he was out of position in the Wild-Card win.
- Buffalo also has Cam Lewis and Darnell Savage as potential backups at safety.
- Damar Hamlin has started 27 games in five seasons and offers experience if healthy.
- The Bills’ defense has leaned on back-end stability with Poyer and Bishop, shaping Hamlin’s potential return role.
- The Bills have evaluated depth options for safety in case Poyer is unavailable.
- The Divisional Round opponent is the Denver Broncos, with the game set for Saturday.
- The article notes Hamlin’s potential as a plug-and-play option if he returns.
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