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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier marked two years since his serious spine injury with an Instagram post Wednesday.
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Ryan Shazier celebrates recovery from spine injury two years later

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Ryan Shazier celebrates recovery from spine injury two years later

Ryan Shazier marked two years since the injury that changed his life Wednesday. 

The Steelers linebacker posted a video to Instagram showing images from the Dec. 4, 2017, game at Cincinnati in which he was temporarily paralyzed while making a hit, followed by moments — both public and private — that have marked his inspirational recovery since. 

 
 
 
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A post shared by Ryan Shazier (@shazier) on Dec 4, 2019 at 9:05pm PST

“Today has truly been a blessing,” he wrote in the caption. “It’s been two years since I was injured. As the night comes to an end, I’m reflecting on how truly bittersweet this moment is because of how far I’ve come. I want to thank everyone who has been lifting me up and keeping me in their prayers. One thing I will promise you- I’m not going to stop. So keep Shalieving!!! God has a plan.” 

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Shazier re-signed with the Steelers this past offseason, though there is no indication of when or if he will return to the football field.

Even linebacker Bud Dupree is making Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert look good as the 2019 season heads into the home stretch.
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First Published: December 5, 2019, 5:21 p.m.

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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier marked two years since his serious spine injury with an Instagram post Wednesday.  (Post-Gazette)
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