Bills' Damar Hamlin admits he was 'a little scared' at first padded practice since cardiac arrest

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Damar Hamlin had his shoulder pads and helmet on during warms up on Monday at Bills training camp. It marked the first time Hamlin participated in a padded practice since he suffered cardiac arrest during a game in early January.

Hamlin said the practice session was another step in the right direction as he continues his journey to return to football.

"It feels amazing," Hamlin told reporters. "It's a roller coaster of emotions. I was kind of all over the place, just kind of being back for the first time. But God don't make no mistakes. I'm on God's timing. As much as the NFL is on schedule and camp starts this day, this is all God's timing."

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Buffalo Bills defensive back Damar Hamlin (3) works out during NFL football practice in Orchard Park, N.Y., Tuesday May 23, 2023.  (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)

But, Hamlin did admit he felt "a little scared."

"In football, you can’t hit that field with no hesitation," Hamlin said via Pro Football Talk. "You’re putting yourself in more danger by doing that. I made the choice to play, but I’m processing a thousand emotions. I’m not afraid to say that it crosses my mind of being a little scared here and there."

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The 25-year-old then noted that his faith outweighed any trepidation.

"But like I say, my strength is rooted in my faith, and my faith is stronger than any fear. That’s what I want to preach up here, and that’s the message I want to spread on to the world. As long as your faith is stronger than your fear, you can get through anything. So that’s what