SEATTLE — Seattle Seahawks player Ricardo Lockette stopped to feed the homeless on his way home after undergoing successful neck surgery in Dallas.
According to a TMZ report, Lockette stopped to hand out cheeseburgers.
Lockette and his parents were leaving the hospital and passed through an area populated by the homeless—when they decided to stop and help, according to the report.
"It was a beautiful thing," said Lockette’s father, Earl, to TMZ. "Through helping other people, he helped heal himself. It was therapeutic for everyone."
Ricardo Lockette was injured during a Seahawks game against the Cowboys—and had to have neck surgery to stabilize ligament damage.
On Nov. 5, Lockette tweeted that he was thankful for the support and was recovering.
According to a team spokesperson, Lockette's neurological signs are all positive.
Thanks for all the support. I've just been released from the hospital and the road to recovery has… https://t.co/Vj5B8AwxbJ
— Ricardo Lockette (@RicardoLockette) November 5, 2015
An injured Ricardo Lockette gave out 100 cheeseburgers to the homeless (via @TMZ_Sports): https://t.co/BhzWx73TjM pic.twitter.com/kdDfl23lpQ
— SB Nation (@SBNation) November 11, 2015
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