SAN FRANCISCO – Christian McCaffrey is following in 49ers teammate George Kittle’s patriotic footsteps and receiving the NFL’s Salute to Service Award for supporting the military community. More acknowledgment and perhaps another award is forthcoming at tonight’s NFL Honors show, from San Francisco’s Palace of Fine Arts. “This honor means a lot because it reflects the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the men and women who serve our country,” McCaffrey said in a statement Wednesday morning. “Football has given me a platform, and I believe it comes with a responsibility to serve others the right way.” McCaffrey will be recognized for that USAA-sponsored award during Thursday...