Ryan Shazier was used to stopping others in their tracks as a linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but on Dec. 4, 2017, he was stopped in his tracks with a devastating spinal cord injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Rushed to UC Medical Center, our expert neurosurgery team was ready to get him started on the road to recovery. Eight years later, he made a visit back to be reunited with members of his UC Health care team, walk our halls and share his inspiring story with patien

Ryan Shazier has officially retired from the NFL. Following his head injury in 2017, there was a chance the Steelers LB would never walk again. He defied the odds and danced at his own wedding. 🙏 B/R Gridiron | Bleacher Report

Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier has come a long way since suffering a spinal injury in December 2017. He's using his experience to make a difference in the lives of others who have spinal injuries with the Ryan Shazier Fund for Spinal Rehabilitation. | NBC Sports

Steelers' Ryan Shazier's road to recovery from a spinal injury included stops at the Penguins game and his alma mater as an honorary captain. #PowerOfPossible | NBC Sports