ESPN.com · Feb 6, 2016
How the Panthers trainer got Thomas Davis back in time for Super Bowl
Panthers athletic trainer Ryan Vermillion and coach Ron Rivera chat during practice. Ryan VermillionPanthers linebacker Thomas Davis fractured his forearm just two weeks ago in the NFC Championship, yet he is expected to start in Sunday's big game. This might not come as a surprise to those who know him, many of whom cite his grit and determination as defining characteristics.
But there is another factor, a very human one, involved in Davis making it back for this potentially once-in-a-lifetime event.
His name is Ryan Vermillion.