Seattle's Ricardo Lockette says trainers saved him from dying on the field

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Ricardo Lockette suffered devastating neck injuries last November on a punt return in Dallas, and revealed to a group of paramedics that he could have died on the field if not for the help of trainers at the scene. 

As Lockette was running downfield, he was blocked illegally by Dallas' Jeff Heath and crumpled to the ground, but was fortunately not touched by any other players. Seconds after the play was over, trainers were on the field attending to Lockette, who was very carefully lifted onto a cart. Lockette found out later that his injuries were so severe that if his head shifted in the wrong direction, he might not be alive today.

Lockette visited a group of firefighters and paramedics in Redmond, Washington, and thanked them for their service.

Lockette underwent surgery following the game and returned to CenturyLink Field two weeks later wearing a neck brace.