Washington Redskins tight end Vernon Davis said he gifted tickets for Super Bowl LIII to the family of Ryan Howey, an 18-year-old Redskins fan who died of brain cancer on New Year's Day.
Davis told TMZ Sports he heard about Howey's story last month and traveled two hours to visit him. After learning of his death, the Washington, D.C., native wanted to do something special for the family.
"I Facetimed them ... I was explaining to them, 'Hey, I think it'd be great if you guys can go to the Super Bowl.