CMC’s pregame tradition honors 49ers fan who beat cancer twice

Before every game Christian McCaffrey plays in, the All-Pro running back selects a young 49ers Faithful to gift an official NFL football, which he uses during pregame warmups. Ahead of the 49ers' Week 13 game against the Buffalo Bills, as the snow fell lightly at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., McCaffrey finished his routine and walked towards the player's tunnel while surveying the crowd. Then suddenly the 2023 NFL Offensive Player of the Year took off, jogging towards the railing after spotting his choice. McCaffrey saw the sign held by Derrick Feldt and immediately bee-lined toward the man completely decked out in red and gold. The sign read: "I just beat cancer! Beat da Bills!" The 49ers star handed the football to Feldt, who was overjoyed by the gesture. His eyes told how emotional the event was. McCaffrey gave the fan a fist bump and then ran into the locker room to prepare for the game. Feldt traveled to the game from Dayton, Ohio with his wife Katie, their first game since Derrick was deemed in remission from both throat cancer, and subsequent sinus cavity cancer. One month ago he wrote a letter to the 49ers: "Letter to the NinersHey there,Bang Bang Niner Gang, I...