Bills’ Damar Hamlin appears at OTAs nearly five months after cardiac arrest

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Nearly five months after his cardiac arrest on the field during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin appeared at the team's practice Tuesday.

While Hamlin was on the field, he was not a full participant. 

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

Video on social media shows Hamlin participating in some individual drills without wearing a helmet. 

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"He has not been practicing," Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. "We’re just going to continue taking it one day at a time and just support Damar in every way possible.

"I’m not going to get into specifics, where he is at what hour, but he’s in the building working and taking it one day at a time." 

During "Monday Night Football" Jan. 2, Hamlin collapsed to the turf following his tackle on Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins and was administered CPR before an ambulance rushed him to the hospital.

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He was released from the University of Cincinnati Medical Center nearly one week later before heading to another hospital in Buffalo.

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

In mid-April, Hamlin was cleared for football activities, with Bills general manager Brandon Beane saying three specialists all came to the same conclusion. 

"He’s seen three additional specialists, most recently on Friday,