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Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert releases statement on Ryan Shazier injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers release a statement on Ryan Shazier’s injury status.

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One of the worst aspects of Ryan Shazier’s injury in the Week 13 game vs. the Bengals is Steelers fans don’t know anything. The team ruled Shazier out as he was taken to a local hospital, but there were no updates given at that time, and after the game.

Kevin Colbert, Steelers General Manager, released the following statements in the early morning hours on Tuesday regarding Shazier’s status:

Although the details of the injury are not clear, or specific, the fact the organization acknowledges his condition is improving is a sign of hope when there was once nothing but speculation of the worst.

Shazier will stay in Cincinnati overnight, and possibly longer, for further evaluation. Stay tuned to BTSC for the latest on this injury news as it develops.