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Bills' Damar Hamlin Hopes for NFL Return 'Eventually'; Says He's 'Doing Great'

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin discussed his plans to return to the NFL Monday on Good Morning America after suffering a cardiac arrest in January:

Good Morning America

Physically, <a href="https://twitter.com/HamlinIsland?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@HamlinIsland</a> says he is "doing great" but emotionally, his recovery will take longer: "I'm still working through things."<br><br>He tells <a href="https://twitter.com/michaelstrahan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@michaelstrahan</a> he hopes to get back to playing football "eventually." <a href="https://t.co/4tUkMAz330">https://t.co/4tUkMAz330</a> <a href="https://t.co/a75DArkZuo">pic.twitter.com/a75DArkZuo</a>

"Eventually," Hamlin said when asked if he wants to play again. "That's always the goal, but I'm allowing that to be in God's hands."

The 24-year-old added that the doctors are currently unsure if he will be able to return to football.