In early March, Christian McCaffrey was part of a group effort that helped save the life of a Colorado hiker.
Three months later, the incident remains on McCaffrey's mind, and the second-year Carolina Panthers running back said he has remained in touch with the family of the man who was injured during the recovery period.
The Panthers have invited Dan Smoker Sr. and his family to a game this season. "I can't wait to see them," McCaffrey said after Carolina finished a recent practice.
McCaffrey described what happened in March in more detail, calling it a "pretty traumatic incident" that has made him appreciate the fragility of life.