NFL Players From Around The League React To Steelers LB Ryan Shazier’s Scary Back In Injury On ‘MNF’

On the first offensive possession of the game for the Cincinnati Bengals during tonight’s Monday Night Football game, Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier appeared to suffer a veryserious back injury on an attempt to make a tackle.

Shazier was eventually carted off the field and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital.

Via NFL Networks Ian Rapoport

After a scary scene that had him laying motionless and carried off on a stretcher, #Steelers LB Ryan Shazier is being evaluated for a back injury. He has left Paul Brown Stadium via ambulance, but his status is unavailable.

Here’s the official update from the Pittsburgh Steelers.

#50 Ryan Shazier has been taken to the locker room to be evaluated for a back injury.

At this point, his status is unavailable.

UPDATE: #50 Ryan Shazier has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation on his back.

He will not return to tonight’s game & there will be no further updates at this time.

While the scary scene was unfolding on live television several NFL players around the league wanted to offer Shazier their support.

Here’s hoping that Ryan Shazier is ok and that he can return to football fairly soon.