Fans of the Steelers and the NFL alike have been eagerly awaiting news regarding the wellbeing of Steelers middle linebacker Ryan Shazier. As most who keep up with NFL news remember, Shazier faced a terrifying injury where he went to tackle a player while leading with his head on a Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals. When the collision occurred, Shazier dropped immediately to the ground, grabbing his back and not moving his legs.
Now, for the first time since that game, word has been received that Ryan has now gained feeling in his legs once again.
The WPXI report says Shazier has regained feeling in his legs, but father Vernon Shazier says on camera family not getting into any details.
— Jeremy Fowler (@JFowlerESPN) January 5, 2018
The whole incident has served as a sign of unity for the NFL, as players and fans all across the nation. Future Hall of Famers like Ray Lewis and current players like Duke Johnson Jr. have extended their thoughts and prayers to the Shazier family, and it seems to have paid off.
According to Vernon Shazier, Ryan's father, he believes that Ryan will play football again one day, which is some of the best news that any fan could have asked for.
Ryan Shazier making progress in recovery, father says: https://t.co/Q1xDDbwuOP pic.twitter.com/A1kO2CvfcT
— NFL (@NFL) January 5, 2018
The road to a full recovery is still a long one for the star linebacker. However, the strides that have been made since the injury are long ones, and provide a great sense of optimism for the future of Ryan Shazier.
