On November 1, Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette fell to the turf motionless after taking a huge hit from Cowboys safety Jeff Heath.
The hit left nerve damage in Lockette's neck. He underwent surgery in the following days and has been in a neck brace ever since. While he's now on the road to recovery, his story could've taken a much worse turn.
On Friday, Lockette paid a visit to a Redmond fire station in Oregon to express his gratitude to the trainers who helped him that day and drive home the importance of proper training.