The Steelers released this statement on Ryan Shazier a few moments ago.

Joint statement from Dr. David Okonkwo (UPMC) & Dr. Joseph Cheng (UCMC) on #Steelers LB Ryan Shazier. pic.twitter.com/ou4UkTRvVR
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 5, 2017

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Joint statement from Dr. David Okonkwo (UPMC) & Dr. Joseph Cheng (UCMC) on #Steelers LB Ryan Shazier. pic.twitter.com/ou4UkTRvVR
— Burt Lauten (@SteelersPRBurt) December 5, 2017

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