Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was taken to a hospital for tests after he hurt his back and was unable to move his legs early in a game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night.
Shazier tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone in the legs, fell to the ground and grabbed the middle of his back during a Monday night game.
The 25-year-old was strapped to a backboard and taken off. He was moving his arms on the field.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier (pictured) tackled Cincinnati Bengals receiver Josh Malone on Monday and hurt his back, unable to move his legs
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was said to look distraught as doctors told him of Shazier’s condition
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was said to look distraught as doctors told him of Shazier’s condition.
The Steelers said Shazier was going to a hospital for evaluation and wouldn’t return to the game.
It’s a significant setback for one of the NFL’s top defenses.
The Steelers said Shazier was going to a hospital for evaluation and wouldn’t return to the game
And while many on the Steelers team looked distraught by the injuries, many other players from the league took to social media to lend their support to the athlete
The Pro Bowler from Ohio State leads the team in tackles with 87, two forced fumbles and has three interceptions
The Pro Bowler from Ohio State leads the team in tackles with 87, two forced fumbles and has three interceptions.
Linebacker Tyler Matakevich filled in for Shazier for the remainder of the game.
And while many on the Steelers’s team looked distraught by the injuries, many other players from the league took to social media to lend their support to the athlete.
Baltimore Raven’s Tony Jefferson said: ‘Wow prayers to shazier never wanna see that. Lord please look over him right now.’
Baltimore Raven’s Tony Jefferson said: ‘Wow prayers to shazier never wanna see that. Lord please look over him right now’
‘Prayers out for Shazier.. never like to see that playing this game,’ said Atlanta safety Keanu Neal
‘Prayers out for Shazier.. never like to see that playing this game,’ said Atlanta safety Keanu Neal.
It was a sentiment shared by Dallas Cowboy’s Ryan Switzer, who added: ‘Gosh that’s scary. Covering Shazier in prayer right now.’
‘Prayers for Ryan Shazier that looked pretty scary,’ said Seattle Seahawk tackle Duane Brown.
A tweet from the Baltimore Ravens said: ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with @Steelers LB Ryan Shazier.’
It was a sentiment shared by Dallas Cowboy’s Ryan Switzer, who added: ‘Gosh that’s scary. Covering Shazier in prayer right now’
‘Prayers for Ryan Shazier that looked pretty scary,’ said Seattle Seahawk tackle Duane Brown
A tweet from the Baltimore Ravens said: ‘Our thoughts and prayers are with @Steelers LB Ryan Shazier’