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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier missed the entire 2018 campaign and will be sidelined for all of 2019 after suffering a devastating spinal injury in December 2017. At this point, no one really knows for sure when—or if—Shazier will be back, but a recent progress video has everyone talking. Including New England Patriots quarterback Tom […]

The New York Jets will be donning some jerseys next season, but not everyone is a fan of them including Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier. These 🗑🗑🗑! No lie. Look like high school jerseys on road to glory. 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️ https://t.co/CZobFKv7zl — Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) April 4, 2019 While the Jets are clearly pretty excited about […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier might not be ready to resume playing with his team, but he is doing everything he can to remain connected. Shazier has a set schedule for the team and posted it on his Instagram page Friday. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvmk33QgFt1/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Shazier has remained positive and knows that his desire to play is not […]

According to Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers will have Ryan Shazier on the team in 2019. Of course, the linebacker won’t be playing though. Steelers are keeping LB Ryan Shazier and leaving him on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform List for the 2019 season. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 12, 2019 No matter how you […]

The recovery of Ryan Shazier is one of the most inspirational stories in recent sports history. The Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker was nearly paralyzed after delivering a big hit in a game against the Bengals, and there was a chance he might never be able to walk again. But Shazier has been adamant that not only […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a devastating spinal injury in December 2017 and missed the entire 2018 campaign as a result. If you were expecting Shazier back in 2019, you are going to be disappointed, as he will not be cleared to play next season, meaning he will not be back on the field […]

Late in the 2017 campaign, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a devastating spinal injury that knocked him out for the entire 2018 season. Shazier was one of the Steelers’ top defensive players prior to the injury, so, naturally, the team missed him dearly during his absence. Pittsburgh general manager Kevin Colbert recently acknowledged how […]

Two years ago, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a devastating spinal injury in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals that threatened to end his career, not to mention his ability to walk. Since then, Shazier has been on the road to recovery, and while he missed the entire 2018 campaign, he is not only […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a scary spinal injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals in December 2017 and has been sidelined ever since. However, Shazier may end up back on the field sooner rather than later. Steelers owner Art Rooney II said that Shazier is making “amazing progress” and that he is […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is working out and continuing his road to recovery after suffering a terrifying spinal cord injury last season against the Cincinnati Bengals in December of last year. Shazier missed the entire 2018 season, but has made tremendous progress since the scary injury. Shazier was the undoubted leader on defense, as […]

One year ago today Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was taken off on a stretcher unable to move his lower extremities and it was unclear if he would ever be able to walk again. Shazier suffered a spinal contusion and it’s been a long road back but just this week he started to jog, which […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers managed to make a statement with their win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7. However, it appears linebacker Ryan Shazier wanted to erase any doubts about which team runs the AFC North. Bengals cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick feels that the Bengals are still the best team in the division despite the loss. Shazier […]

As the Pittsburgh Steelers began to take on the Cincinnati Bengals today, there was something special for the Steelers’ franchise. Ryan Shazier, the linebacker who suffered a serious spinal injury last season, was back in Paul Brown Stadium for the first time since the injury. Shazier’s career is in jeopardy, although he has maintained that […]

The good folks at EA Sports have simply slid out of the “good people” column as it pertains to Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier. The comeback artist whose inspirational story has all of us running through walls, recently made it known that he’s extremely unhappy with his rating in “Madden NFL 18.” @EAMaddenNFL hey I […]

Since suffering a major back injury last season that required spinal stabilization surgery, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been on the mend with his rehab. He has been steadily working his way back from the ailment with progressive progress being made in the last several months. There hasn’t been a timetable placed on when […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier may be walking again, but he isn’t going to be playing football anytime soon. His father, Vernon, says he’s still “submerged” in rehab as he works his way back from the serious spinal cord injury he suffered last year. But despite his current physical condition, the two-time Pro Bowler has […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a reputation as one of the classiest organizations in the league. It’s a well-earned reputation based on decades of doing awesome things like what they just did for injured linebacker Ryan Shazier. According to ESPN’s Field Yates, the Steelers have converted $8.26 million of Shazier’s $8.71 million salary for the 2018 season into […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers endured their fair share of obstacles during the 2017 season. One of them was the career-threatening injury to linebacker Ryan Shazier. Due to the severity of Shazier’s injury, a return in the 2018 NFL season does not seem likely. As a result, the Steelers have placed him on the PUP list for now, […]

Although the NFL is entering the final phase of the offseason, college football has already kicked spring training into full gear. Among the notable scrimmages to occur across the country over the past week was Ohio State’s Scarlett and Grey Game. The exhibition between the team was business as usual. However, it did feature one […]

There are times in the National Football League when the divide of 32 fan bases becomes nonexistent and all becomes one. Ryan Shazier’s scary injury a season ago was one such example. Since the unfortunate tackle that left the young linebacking stud motionless on the ground, he’s improved to the point of shocking results and […]

On Sunday, the Pittsburgh Steelers added to their defense with the signing of former Indianapolis Colts inside linebacker Jon Bostic to a two-year deal, according to a tweet from NFL Insider Adam Schefter of ESPN. Steelers signing LB Jon Bostic to a two-year deal, per source. — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 18, 2018 Bostic started the first […]

During a week filled with transactions fit to make the Madden NFL video game franchise blush, the story of the day comes from a place without one single trade or contract promised. Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is up and already working out like a stud, as evidenced by a video he released on his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has made tremendous progress since undergoing spinal surgery to repair the serious injury he suffered against the Cincinnati Bengals last season. He’s out of the hospital and is already working his way toward walking on his own power in a relatively short span of time. But regardless of what happens […]

It has now been over two months since the tragic spinal injury to Pittsburgh Steelers star inside linebacker Ryan Shazier. He has understandably kept to himself about the whole situation as he tries to regain his ability to walk on his own. On Tuesday night as a guest on Steelers’ fullback Roosevelt Nix’s new podcast, […]

Ever since his tragic spinal injury back in early December, Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier has continued to put in lots of hard work at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in order to gradually improve his condition. Despite the odds stacked against him to fully recover from such a heartbreaking injury, Steelers general manager […]

Fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins are accustomed to watching talented, tough athletes excel at a very physical and challenging game. Tuesday night they showed some love to talented, tough athlete from another team (and sport)—the Pittsburgh Steelers. It was Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier. https://twitter.com/penguins/status/961045341033426945 Fans began to cheer when the PA announcer welcomed him to […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has already accomplished so much in the two months since he suffered a severe back and spine injury against the Cincinnati Bengals. 10 days after the injury, he underwent surgery to stabilize his spine and to help with neurological recovery. Shazier was seemingly unable to move his legs upon impact. There […]

Earlier today on Super Bowl Sunday, it was widely reported that Pittsburgh Steelers star linebacker Ryan Shazier had regained enough strength and was able to walk again just two months after his spinal injury. However, according to a regular contact of Shazier and a report passed along by Michelle Tafoya of NBC, the 25-year-old linebacker […]

There were doubts as to whether Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier would be able to walk again following a serious spinal injury he suffered in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Dec. 6. But just two months removed from spinal stabilization surgery, Shazier has since been discharged from the UPMC Rehabilitation Institute and has regained movement […]

Every now and then, the National Football League reminds us how dangerous a sport the game of American football truly is. When a human being is lying on the ground motionless, it takes the world’s breath away. Mark another one in the column of phenomenal news as Pittsburgh Steelers speedy linebacker Ryan Shazier utilized his […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was voted into the Pro Bowl for the second time in his career this season. Unfortunately, he couldn’t feature in this year’s game as he continues to recover from a serious spinal injury. Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger was in attendance in Orlando, though, and he used some custom-made cleats to […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are preparing for an AFC Divisional Round showdown with the Jacksonville Jaguars at Heinz Field this coming Sunday. While Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier will not be able to join his teammates in that game because of a spinal injury that has left him unable to walk, he was there to watch them […]

It’s been a full month since Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a severe spinal injury during a Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. The road to recovery was always going to be wrong, but according to his father, Shazier seems to be progressing. In an appearance on WPXI, Vernon Shazier disclosed some encouraging […]

It has been just over a week since Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a season-ending neck injury that required spinal surgery. In the time since then, Shazier has been in the recovery process from the injury. However, it did not stop him from making a stunning and shocking appearance at Sunday’s game between the […]

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson, following a touchdown scamper, went out of his way to honor injured Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier on Sunday. You may miss it upon the initial watch, so you might have to consume it twice. Duke Johnson for 6️⃣! https://t.co/KpM0KoMFCE — Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 17, 2017 Following several […]

Mike Tomlin broke the ice three weeks ago in an interview with Tony Dungy prior to the  Pittsburgh Steelers’ Sunday night matchup with Green Bay. Dungy, Tomlin’s longtime mentor and friend, asked for non-coach speak. Tomlin obliged. “It’s going to be fireworks” he declared, referring to this weekend’s matchup with the vaunted New England Patriots. […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has been hospitalized for nearly the last two weeks since suffering a spinal injury against the Cincinnati Bengals. According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center on Thursday afternoon provided an update on Shazier’s health. Latest update on Steelers’ LB Ryan Shazier: pic.twitter.com/8fJQgpvVso — Adam Schefter […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers made the educated presumed official, as the National Football League franchise placed linebacker Ryan Shazier on injured reserve. It might feel like a formality, but there’s a lot going on here, as Ryan Shazier is dealing with his injury outside of the public’s eye. To try to help provide some information, without […]

The Pittsburgh Steelers are likely having a brutal go of it. With linebacker Ryan Shazier on the shelf, dealing with serious medical issues, his teammates must have a hard time keeping their mind on other tasks. If nothing else, the aftermath of Ryan Shazier injuring his neck (as well as other parts of his body) […]