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Steelers | Ryan Shazier announces retirement Wed Sep 9, 11:14 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier announced his retirement Wednesday, Sept. 9.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier to retired list Tue Mar 17, 01:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was placed on the Reserve/Retired list Tuesday, March 17.
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Steelers | No timetable for Ryan Shazier Sun Feb 16, 01:09 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) does not have a timetable for his return, according to general manager Kevin Colbert. He is scheduled to be a free agent this offseason, but the two sides are expected to discuss his contract situation.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier still wants to play Thu Jun 27, 07:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) said he still hopes to return to the field as soon as possible. He also said he is looking forward to mentoring LB Devin Bush this season.
| Footballguys view: Nothing is impossible, but this is still a long shot. It's heartening to hear that it is still in the range of possibilities for Shazier, but this probably isn't enough to add him in IDP dynasty leagues. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier's season over Mon Apr 29, 01:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Monday, April 29, which ends his season.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier going to PUP Tue Mar 12, 11:10 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) will be placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list for the 2019 season.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier will not play in 2019 Wed Feb 27, 05:42 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Ryan Shazier (spine) will not be able to play in 2019, but general manager Kevin Colbert said the team still wants him on the roster next season.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier may receive one-year deal Sun Feb 3, 03:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Ryan Shazier is talking with the Steelers about a one-year contract, according to sources.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh wants to bring back Ryan Shazier Sun Feb 3, 11:48 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II said the team would like to re-sign impending free agent LB Ryan Shazier (back) to a new deal this offseason, even though he will not be able to play football during the 2019 campaign. He recently resumed jogging, has been dead-lifting weights in the 135-pound range and spent much of 2018 watching game film of opponents and attending team meetings.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier wants to return Fri Feb 1, 04:13 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Ryan Shazier (spine) said he wants to re-sign with the Steelers, but the two sides have not reached an agreement at this point. Shazier said he believes he will play again and has a timeframe in mind but has not told anyone his plan yet.
| Footballguys view: Shazier coming back would be inspirational for the team even if he never returns to previous form. We're rooting for him. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier jogging Thu Jan 24, 11:20 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers impending free-agent LB Ryan Shazier (back) has resumed jogging, according to Steelers president Art Rooney II. The Steelers have interest in re-signing him so he can continue to rehabilitate.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier to continue rehab Wed Jan 16, 02:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) will maintain his rehabilitation in hopes of playing football again, according to team owner Art Rooney.
| Footballguys view: Shazier is scheduled to become a free agent this offseason, but Rooney said he is open to re-signing the linebacker. Shazier has been working hard to get back to the football field and should sign for a veteran minimum type of deal. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier's deal reworked Thu May 3, 08:18 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) converted $8.26 million of his $8.718 million base salary into a signing bonus Thursday, May 3, which means he'll receive the money immediately. Shazier was placed on the Physically Unable to Perform list.
| Footballguys view: It helps the team, and it gives Shazier his money even if he never plays again. Class move from both ends. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier goes to PUP list Wed May 2, 02:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was placed on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list Wednesday, May 2.
| Footballguys view: He's not going to play this year, and we've known that for some time...the Steelers are just making it official here. It was inspirational to see Shazier walking on stage at the 2018 NFL draft, and we hope he can continue on the right path back to full strength. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier out for 2018 Wed Feb 28, 11:15 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) will miss the 2018 season, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
| Footballguys view: Shazier needs to get back to full strength. He's on his way and making positive strides...and Shazier believes he'll be back on the football field some day. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier expects to return Wed Feb 21, 05:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) said he plans to play football again despite the spinal cord injury he suffered during the regular season.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier working out Sat Feb 17, 06:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) has been working out at the team's facility on a daily basis and has been watching film with coaches or sitting in on scouting meetings, according to general manager Kevin Colbert.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh may add ILB in free agency Fri Feb 16, 05:30 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team may sign an inside linebacker in free agency because of the injury to LB Ryan Shazier (spine).
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Steelers | More on Ryan Shazier's status Sun Feb 4, 05:26 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) is not able to walk on his own at this point but is able to walk with the assistance of a walker or other people.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier resumes walking Sun Feb 4, 09:47 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) has regained movement in his legs and has started a regular walking routine, according to multiple sources. However, the next three to six months of his recovery process should provide a good idea of how much function he can regain.
| Footballguys view: This is outstanding news and we are happy for Shazier and his Steelers family. There is still a question of whether he'll play again, but this is a day for celebrating, that question is for the future. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier out of hospital Thu Feb 1, 01:52 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was discharged Thursday, Feb.1, from the Rehabilitation Institute at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Shazier will continue to participate in outpatient therapy, however.
| Footballguys view: This is fantastic news and we are really happy to read it. Shazier has a long was to go, but this was a big first step. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier to IR Tue Dec 12, 11:51 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Dec. 12.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Week 14 inactives Sun Dec 10, 07:16 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have declared DL Daniel McCullers, FS J.J. Wilcox, CB Joe Haden, QB Joshua Dobbs, OT Matt Feiler, LB Ryan Shazier, LB Tyler Matakevich inactive for Week 14.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier's prognosis optimistic Sun Dec 10, 10:10 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (spine) is expected to remain in the hospital for the next several days, but there is optimism that he will be able to walk again and have a normal life, according to sources. He is unlikely to play again this season.
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Steelers | Week 14 injury report for Steelers Fri Dec 8, 04:28 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (fibula), LB Ryan Shazier (back) and LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 8, and have been ruled out for Week 14. FS Mike Mitchell (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. WR Antonio Brown (toe), TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and LB T.J. Watt (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Steelers Thu Dec 7, 04:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder), LB Ryan Shazier (back) and CB Joe Haden (fibula) did not participate in practice Thursday, Dec. 7. LB T.J. Watt (knee) was limited during practice. TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and FS Mike Mitchell (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier not close to playing Thu Dec 7, 03:24 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier's (back) spinal stabilization surgery will require months of recovery before he can even consider playing football again, according to sources. He is done for the season.
| Footballguys view: Whether he makes it back on the football field again isn't all that important in the grand scheme of things. We wish Shazier all the best and a speedy recovery so he can enjoy life to the fullest, on or off the field. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier has surgery Thu Dec 7, 02:24 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) underwent spinal stabilization surgery Thursday, Dec. 7.
| Footballguys view: We wish Shazier the best and hope he heals quickly. |
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's injury report for Wednesday Wed Dec 6, 04:50 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (fibula), LB Tyler Matakevich (shoulder) and LB Ryan Shazier (back) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 6. TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and FS Mike Mitchell (ankle) participated fully.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier will remain in hospital Tue Dec 5, 03:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) will continue to be monitored and will undergo further testing to better evaluate his spinal injury in Cincinnati.
| Footballguys view: He is expected to return to Pittsburgh in the next day or two to receive further evaluation. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier improved overnight Tue Dec 5, 09:33 AM
Updating earlier reports, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) showed promising signs with some movement in his lower extremities. The next 24 to 48 hours are key for increased improvement.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier won't require surgery Tue Dec 5, 08:18 AM
Updating previous reports, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) won't require surgery for his back injury but was hospitalized overnight.
| Footballguys view: It's good news for Shazier in a bad situation. He's dealing with a spinal contusion and undergoing more testing. Shazier is still in the hospital, but should be back in Pittsburgh by the end of the week. |
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier taken to hospital Mon Dec 4, 09:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) was taken to a local hospital after sustaining a back injury during the team's Week 13 game Monday, Dec. 4, versus the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier suffers injury Mon Dec 4, 08:57 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (back) suffered a back injury in Week 13 and his status for the rest of the game is uncertain.
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Steelers | Week 13 injury report for Steelers Sat Dec 2, 02:23 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and CB Joe Haden (fibula) did not participate in practice Saturday, Dec. 2, and have been ruled out for Week 13. FS Mike Mitchell (ankle) did not practice and is listed as doubtful. WR Antonio Brown (toe) missed practice and is listed as questionable. WR JuJu Smith-Schuster (hamstring), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle) and LB James Harrison (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
| Footballguys view: Jesse James remains a safe streaming tight end with McDonald out. |
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Steelers | Friday practice report for Steelers Fri Dec 1, 04:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (fibula), FS Mike Mitchell (ankle), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and LB James Harrison (knee) did not participate in practice Friday, Dec. 1.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday injury report Thu Nov 30, 04:48 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers CB Joe Haden (fibula), FS Mike Mitchell (ankle), LB Ryan Shazier (ankle), TE Vance McDonald (ankle) and LB James Harrison (knee) did not practice Thursday, Nov. 30.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier totals five tackles Sun Nov 12, 06:16 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier posted five solo tackles with two passes defensed in Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier busy in home victory Sun Oct 22, 11:52 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier had a hand in eight total tackles while registering one tackle for loss in the Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
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Steelers | Week 6 injury report for Pittsburgh Fri Oct 13, 03:04 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (back) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 13, and is listed as questionable for Week 6. C Maurkice Pouncey (chest), OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) and LB Ryan Shazier (quadriceps) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Steelers | Thursday practice report for Steelers Thu Oct 12, 03:54 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (thumb) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 12. LB Ryan Shazier (quadriceps), C Maurkice Pouncey (chest) and OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh practice report for Wed. Wed Oct 11, 04:17 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OG Ramon Foster (back) and C Maurkice Pouncey (chest) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 11. LB Ryan Shazier (quadriceps) was listed as a limited participant while OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Week 5 injury report for Steelers Fri Oct 6, 04:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Oct. 6, and is listed as doubtful for Week 5. FS Sean Davis (ankle), LB Bud Dupree (shoulder), OG Ramon Foster (thumb), LB James Harrison (illness), TE Jesse James (shoulder), FS Mike Mitchell (hamstring), QB Ben Roethlisberger (non-injury), LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) and DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Steelers | Pittsburgh's Thursday practice report Thu Oct 5, 07:58 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Oct. 5. Meanwhile, FS Mike Mitchell (hamstring), SS Sean Davis (ankle), LBs Ryan Shazier (shoulder), James Harrison (illness), Bud Dupree (shoulder), OG Ramon Foster (thumb) and DE Stephen Tuitt (biceps) practiced in full.
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Steelers | Wednesday injury report for Steelers Wed Oct 4, 05:34 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers FS Sean Davis (ankle), OG Ramon Foster (thumb) and DE Stephon Tuitt (biceps) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Oct. 4. LB Bud Dupree (shoulder) and LB Ryan Shazier (shoulder) were limited during practice. OT Marcus Gilbert (hamstring), LB James Harrison (illness) and FS Mike Mitchell (hamstring) fully participated in practice.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier harasses QB early, often Sun Oct 1, 09:49 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier racked up 10 solo tackles, including a tackle for loss, while adding three passes defensed in Week 4 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier fined Sat Sep 16, 09:53 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier was fined $24,309 by the National Football League for his hit on Cleveland Browns QB DeShone Kizer during the first half of Week 1's game. He said that he didn't expect Kizer to slide on the play, which also resulted in a 15-yard penalty. Shazier plans to appeal the ruling.
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Steelers | Ryan Shazier back on the field Fri Aug 18, 06:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (hamstring) was limited during practice Friday, Aug. 18. He has missed most of training camp because of his hamstring injury.
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Steelers | Two Steelers defenders miss practice Thu Aug 17, 07:19 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB Ryan Shazier (hamstring) and FS Mike Mitchell (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Thursday, Aug. 17.
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Steelers | Several Steelers do not practice Wed Aug 9, 08:10 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR DeMarcus Ayers (undisclosed), C Maurkice Pouncey (undisclosed), LB Ryan Shazier (lower body), CB Artie Burns (lower body), FS Mike Mitchell (lower body) and FS Sean Davis (undisclosed) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Aug. 9.
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