We Shalieve: The Pittsburgh Steelers are Playing for Ryan Shazier | NFL 360

At 25, Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier had established himself as the best player on a championship caliber defense. But after suffering a near catastrophic spine injury, the question isn't will he play football again but will he ever walk again. Shazier and his family have asked the public to respect their privacy but for the first time, several of the Steelers players shared the impact this injury has had on them and how they can best support their teammate during this most difficult time. Andrea Kremer has their story.
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[@nicholas781]

Whether you're a Steelers fan or not, you gotta hope for a full recovery for Shazier, and disliking this video is just plain disrespectful. #Shalieve #50

[@jocquiwilliams2299]

Jag fans lol

[@jaycutler3256]

@Jocqui Williams: Yeah they have 1 winning season this decade and think they matter

[@espnluver7525]

Jocqui Williams they beat u and u got see my team Philly win it all for the first time

[@bootypatrol615]

All your favorite teams are garbage #browns

[@jeffhufana2389]

#Shalieve

[@MikeOxhard69420]

Don't cry bruh....Shazier is a true Steeler, he bleeds black and gold. He deserves a ring and I hope we can give him one

[@espnluver7525]

Ze Predator not this year and not only him but AB is also still without a ring and he is turning 30 this summer and he isn’t getting any younger PHILLY PHILLY my team Super Bowl 52 Champions

[@jimbom6307]

lul quit acting like that nasty ass yellow is gold....

[@uniqee_prezjr8393]

Black and gold is for saints but this is truly inspiring

[@kingngun7144]

The 270 people disliked this are assholes.

[@nox1ck589]

Sadly it will never happen

[@glensavagequagmire7336]

I’am a patriots fan I know , I know ... but I’ll never in a million years want someone or anyone get hurt to a point of no return . I hope he recovers and comes back strong , and sorry for does other so call patriots fans being so disrespectful about this situation. #respect

[@trentonwardman4503]

I respect fans like you and other fans that say the opposite of what you convey in your comment are what give NFL fans not just patriots fans a bad name.

[@Corsaconcepts_]

Glen Savage Quagmire respect to you sir..

[@isaacl7453]

Glen Savage Quagmire you are such a good person

[@carter6030]

Trenton Wardman Sthu no we’re not y’all Steelers and eagles fans are the worst

[@fayden26]

Ahh and that's why you lost the superbowl doodoo

[@kenattaway721]

Packers fan here, but I will be pulling hard for the Steelers...from here in Canada... Complete recovery for Ryan!!!

[@ymgethan3319]

Also packers fan

[@27Days]

I’m a steelers fan and seeing support from other teams is amazing🙏🏻

[@cristinaramirez1788]

packer fan also

[@zrob8]

being a Steelers fan, it kills me to see what happened to Ryan, but seeing the support from other fans from all different teams, not only hoping he's ok and makes a recovery, but also hoping to see him play again because he's that exciting was a huge comfort and inspiration

[@RanBelGaming27]

Ken Attaway CHEESEHEAD NATION IN THE BUILDING

[@bissyrl8693]

Those darn ninjas are here cutting onions again.

[@jairogers5876]

BissySitch im getting choked up. Lol

[@travishotter7868]

THERE SO MANY OF THEM 😥

[@nelsonhousos7878]

There's a lot of onions...superbowl LIII was #7 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@bizquitia3252]

The packers SUCK

[@verzeyt2699]

@@jairogers5876 Same (No Homo Tho) :,)

[@eminm2739]

Man . . . whoever disliked this video has no soul 😒

[@billbob2043]

Tony Flores raven and Bengals fans

[@history9740]

True

[@kennycai8695]

Or is a stupid idiot.

[@ryanmiller7134]

I’m a ravens fan I liked it

[@crawfish19]

Bill Bob nah more like Browns fans. Us Ravens fans respect Ryan Shazier

[@chiciheinz6658]

I am a Football and pittsburgh Fan for 4 years now. Ryan is my fav Player since the beginning and when i saw him layen on the ground and cant move his legs, my heart was broken. I hope everything is going to be alright for him so he can walk and maybe play again. I love you nr 50. Greetz from germany man

[@Michaelgracon]

He's had so many injuries it's such a shame with a guy who has his level of talent.

[@CJD22K]

Being a Bengals fan, I do express hurt and sorrow for Shazier bc he's one of my favorite LBs and I just hope he can get feeling back and go out to do what he loves.

[@bucketman8199]

Cameron Demler I am a bengals fan too, I was watching this game and I was so scared for him 😱

[@Axel-vq5yr]

Lmao bengals

[@clemsonfan2668]

Axel stfu

[@gavins.5409]

@@Axel-vq5yr shut up

[@TC-xr3vb]

We love you Shazier.

[@matthewsellards7464]

I myself am a browns fan but even through a rivalry, this is still is very heartbreaking. I don't see how anyone could dislike it.

[@StrikerBmore]

Not much a of a rivalry if u lose every time

[@matthewsellards7464]

That.. that's not a lie...

[@tdawg5973]

Sami Moufid by that logic are the pats and Steelers rivals?

[@StrikerBmore]

Yah they are because they face each other in important games and always close even if one team loses more. True rivalry is ravens vs Steelers

[@BigMusicFan147]

Let's get 7 for #50!!!! SHALIEVE

[@tewbears]

No chance in HELL.

[@deontecraig8163]

Berenstain. If we win it all don’t hop on our bandwagon

[@dipolarlake363]

Berenstain Bernstein*

[@5220Timothy]

7 huh. Lol

[@espnluver7525]

One and done lol Eagles Super Bowl 52 Champions lol

[@olleugra1583]

From a Patriots fan to all Steelers fans I wish ryan a fast recovery and I have now bought one of Ryan’s jersey’s

[@AnonyMous-gs2gw]

_DzeckoYT _ ....your comment as simple as it is...has brought a tear to my eye

[@werunthenorth23]

_DzeckoYT _ we need more patriot fans such as yourself

[@Kingjulien_]

All respect for shazier i hope he can keep playing football that was a scary injury i hope he can step back on the field #Godspeed for you shazier

[@chrislacona7150]

IF he keeps tackling like that, head down, he will kill himself by severing his own spine. I pray he learns how to tackle, and he recovers. I hope he doesn't play again, because he will hurt himself, unless he learns how your spine should bend, and where your head should be, and that's up. not down.

[@espnluver7525]

The steelers r my least favorite team but I do really hope to see him back on the football field

[@bradenjenkins2456]

I have never cried unless of pain or someone close to me dying, until this video. I named my dog Shazier, and 4 days later I found out that he got the same exact breed of dog I got and named him Shalieve. #WeRide

[@joeburns5814]

I had a minor back injury playing in high school (2001) and it scared the hell out of me. Couldnt feel my arms and legs for a while and thought "this is how I'm gonna feel the rest of my life." I got better, no surgery needed. Until I herniated a disc in my back last year that required surgery. Now, i can hardly hold my newborn daughter before my back gives out on me. This video brought some tears to my eyes. I pray he heals well and can enjoy those precious moments that he worked so hard for. Much love brother!

[@DylD20]

Joe Burns Take care of yourself man, I can’t even start to imagine the distress that hit you or Shazier in that moment

[@joeburns5814]

Dyl D: Thank you my friend. My injury was not nearly as this. But very difficult to deal with. I herniated the disc in my back recently playing Baseball. Couldnt play football after high school due to knee injuries so i did what i loved most. Blew my back and knees out swinging the bat. Didn't feel it until i stopped at 3rd base on a triple. The next day i couldn't even walk. Found out i tore the cartilage out of my knees and herniated a disc in L5-S1. I knew i wouldnt be able play again once i got the news.

[@tylerquintero7838]

I am a ravens fan but that is a deviating injury and I hope he gets better soon

[@Matt-McKinney]

Y'all HAD to make this just so you can look thru my camera and watch a grown man cry lol he's my favorite player and anything 50 related makes me emotional, great video.

[@mackenziet2974]

I watched that game and it just broke my heart. Ryan is definitely a leader and he keeps the Steelers motivated. I cried all day and night. I love you Ryan!!! Let’s go Pittsburgh!!! ❤️❤️❤️😭😭😭 #Shalieve

[@johnazurdia4230]

Not a steelers fan but i hope they go all the way

[@detectiveanonymus1176]

John Azurdia me too

[@jairogers5876]

John Azurdia thanks bro. We gonna try our best!

[@detectiveanonymus1176]

i hope yall beat the brakes off the pats

[@standog3696]

Detective Anonymus well, the Eagles did that for you

[@espnluver7525]

ski da boss steelers Nation one and done Eagles Super Bowl 52 Champions

[@fredsalay720]

Man this motivated me!!! And brought a tears yo my eyes. God bless you #50 , never say Quit!!! That's what my Dad always told me!!! Go Steelers!!!

[@tartarus216]

Wishing for a full recovery! Having a newborn of my own this touched some strings, I hope you can play with your boy painlessly and teach him to be strong and positive as his daddy.

[@GoOnRays]

#Shalieve

[@asare240]

GoOn Rays L

[@espnluver7525]

One and done

[@stacyalston8395]

Love 50

[@pupppleezzzy8milly302]

GoOn Rays chai sick

[@noahmurphy8469]

#Shalive

[@Mvproszn]

Ryan Shazier had that critical forced fumble in the 2015 playoff game against the Bengals. He was a game changer. If he doesn't get injured in 2017 against the Bengals, the Steelers probably get their 7th Lombardi trophy that year. Thank God they did not win it all, and I'm glad the Bengals had a role to play in that.

[@haileyschoff1184]

Let’s go Steelers! I’m praying for you Ryan Shazier!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️

[@mattw8834]

Greatest video I've ever seen. Brought a tear to my eyes ..

[@gavins.5409]

You can tell the emotion hits Vinny as he says “until he got injured” man I feel for that organization #shalieve

[@ItzGannon]

love you Shazier. Such a passionate guy who brings the team together like they were saying. 50 forever.

[@mikehawk1889]

I'm a Packers fan but that dude was my fav linebacker

[@dianalopez1928]

I'm not a Steelers fan but all the pain he suffered and the support from his team and fans made me cry.

[@LSNate]

I'm personally a steelers and eagles fan and i have been since i was born, and to see he is getting better, it really makes all of the fans of the steelers , and of the nfl happy and i can't wait for him to make a speedy recovery hopefully we'll see him next year or the year after, #shalieve

[@shutdowncorner7743]

I don't wish serious injury on any player on any team. Hope this man has a full recovery from a Dolphins fan. It only figures that Patriots fans are showing their true colors on a sad story like this.

[@tdawg5973]

Proud American what are you talking about I haven't seen a patriots saying anything bad and if there is those are just lame internet trolls no sane person watches this and celebrates this kind of shit I'm a die-hard pats fan and this video was devastating, it's sad for this to happen to any player while living his dream. Imagine putting in all the work to make it to the pros and one play could potentially wipe it out the team you rep doesn't mean squat just my two cents tho

[@queenfanpiper6299]

Take your sloppy hypocritical sentiment and stick it. PATS RULE!!!

[@FluFCentral]

QueenFanPiper62 just proving his point

[@queenfanpiper6299]

Its all sloppy sentiment from a group of hypocrites. You inclusive!!! And the Steelers will lose to the Jags on Sunday.

[@DylD20]

QueenFanPiper62 you are disgusting

[@courtneysmith8795]

I remember this , almost brought tears to my eyes

[@gogetthemoney9779]

Nothing but respect and good wishes for this man, coming from a cowboys fan, just let him walk again and be there for his kid #shalieve

[@bigchiefer2579]

Best of luck from a chiefs fan

[@giorxy]

BigChiefers go chiefs

[@jude0732]

Go chiefs

[@jakegrasso3860]

God bless you shazier we love you glad to see you getting better your in my prayers

[@woody4595]

Brings a tear to my eyes

[@oliviakase6546]

I'm a Ravens fan and I am praying so hard for him and his family I hope you recover shazier

[@uniqee_prezjr8393]

Who misses the great things this man has done for the Steelers (btw I’m a saints fan but shazier was a god)

[@marcoyeeter4338]

I watched that moment live it made my heart drop

[@jamesgauthreaux5098]

Here we are, almost a year & a half later, & OUR #50 continues to ASTONISH everyone everywhere with his unbelievable determination! Ryan, we continue to love you, miss you, pray for you & always SHALIEVE!! And, oh, by the way, Congratulations & Wishes for Everything Wonderful Forever to you & your beautiful bride (of 48 hrs.!) Michelle!! --Steelers Nation

[@paulfletcher3998]

Best wishes to all of Steeler Nation especially Ryan Shazier & family from a Rams fan.

[@espnluver7525]

paul fletcher if ur a rams fan how come I never see rams fans at rams home games????

[@paulfletcher3998]

Because I live in the U.K. The nearest I got were the Rams games at Twickenham, London. I'd love to make it to a home game. Maybe one day.

[@paulr8308]

My thoughts and prayers are with you 50. God bless you.

[@misterm8811]

HOW TF HAVE 8 PEOPLE DISLIKED THIS???

[@KD-jc2xq]

MisterM8 8 whole people holy shit

[@inflamedscrote6401]

Patriot fans

[@chrislacona7150]

I agree, not sure how you could dislike someone getting better. That said he isn't going to play very long if he returns, when he keeps leading with his head down. The spine doesn't bend down like that naturally. I'm glad he didn't die on the field.

[@isaacl7453]

Totally agree

[@noahmurphy8469]

inflamed scrote I’m a pats fan and I liked

[@TheTommylee619]

I have hated the Steelers all my life because being a chargers fan they were one of the teams to be scared of in my hopeless thoughts of a chargers Super Bowl but I hope they get the chip this year. They are a great team who lost a tremendous player for nothing but giving his all for an organization. Respect and good luck.

[@SteelLegends]

Love this man!

[@stanmorris623]

I hope this brother gets better and comes back to play with his team 50 baby 🙏💓

[@zekethefreak9414]

Love ya Shazier!❤️

[@brennanquaintance7959]

Got this guys signature before he got hurt and let me tell you what this guy is just a whole different person he makes you happy just being around him and as a Ohio state and Steelers fan I hope to god one day he gets to play football again

[@emw_1181]

I'm a Pats fan until I die but prayers for this man. Players like this don't come around that often... he'll overcome this and get better. I don't wish them to win the Superbowl or anything but I wish Shazier the best can't wait to see him out there compete.

[@wahtthefoc]

This extends football, rivalry or love for another Team. This is love for another human being that you could never wish any harm upon. Get well Ryan Shazier, the entire football World wants to see you walk again. No matter what fan you are, you have mad respect for this man. #shalieve

[@jonny4ya]

If this ain’t enough motivation to help the steelers win it all idk what will be

[@Bgray703]

Light Iverson is that all u care about sheesh dude

[@MrFizzery]

Light Iverson selfish

[@AnonyMous-gs2gw]

FeaR how is it selfish...the video is about them wanting to win for Shazier.

[@MrFizzery]

John Trollstin selfish because all he cares about is winning and not for his health

[@ryanm7765]

FeaR how is that selfish shazier wants them to win it all and they will do it for him

[@idontknowiv2161]

#Shalieve hope your spine gets better

[@elbob17]

lol

[@asianjim1898]

No offense, but that is not something you should say. Yeah he was paralyzed but don’t say hope your spine gets better.

[@crawfish19]

I’m a Ravens fan but I’ve always respected Ryan Shazier as a player and he was very good. He was the driving force of that defense and it’s so unfortunate that this happened to him.

[@AyeOne574]

As a die hard football fan I'm so sorry for the pain this young man had to go through Love the sport hate the repercussions #SHALIEVE

[@djramone80]

Hard to watch still so glad he for now gets to help and coach the team he loves #Shalieve

[@Ninja-wp1eb]

The people that disliked meant to like but were to tear eyed😥

[@MrSedaghat]

imma huge fan from toronto just trying to send best wishes your way #shalieve

[@kaylaallen4194]

I’m a die hard bengals fan and watching that game and to see someone get hurt like that was soo hard!!! I don’t care if I am a bengals fan or not at the end of the day, this guy deserves to play this game and to fully recover

[@caseye3197]

Steelers for Life!!!! #Shalieve #50 #SteelerNation!!!! Next year hopefully

[@zalmyfarkash8113]

this video almost made me cry and i never cry

[@anthonyarmstrong1423]

Ryan Shazier had my respect at Ohio State,when he got hurt I was in tears bro.... I can honestly admit as a Patriots fan my heart was like yoooo this isn't good but I still wish he was out there in ballin' because he was a different type of player God Bless you "Shay"

[@derickhenderson4652]

God bless you Ryan Shazier. Steeler Nation loves you.

[@walkemdown402]

Now he retired he done alot for the Steelers and woulda been a hall of famer if he never got injured

[@marioalcantar2284]

Im a cowboy fan till i die. But this video gave me goosebumps. God will be on his shoulders helping him make a full recovery. Good luck Ryan 👍👍

[@bothien4849]

How could anyone dislike this there's nothing to not like #shalieve steelers lets win it all for ryan

[@joelapodaca2676]

#50 HOPE YOU GET BETTER SOON........ STEELERS..... ALL THE WAY........ FABENS,TX.

[@andycowser3]

Rip legend

[@matemaatonga6997]

#Shalieve Chiefs fan much love mate

[@colesgoodner1355]

Man, why am I tearing up with the players?!

[@Sean-tn3ws]

I saw this play on live television I was heartbroken 😭

[@freshclan1683]

Love you Ryan

[@adamfair1976]

I’m a patriots fan and Ryan shazier is one of my favorite players of all time

[@cademan1able]

From the Titans, we wish Shazier a full and speedy recovery!

[@mr_amv_1fly691]

Biggest inspiration

[@carsonvleeming4585]

How could you dislike this

[@724mel]

God bless Ryan Shazier🙏

[@jackhandy3360]

As a Hawkeye fan, I was not Ryans biggest supporter in college, but as a Steeler fan, I love the guy since the 2014 draft. I know he is an Ohio State guy, but I really hope Iowa reaches out and extends the offer to have Ryan here in Iowa City, meet, the players and coaches, visit the childrens hospital and be part of "the wave" (it's an AMAZING thing to attend). I was at the Iowa/ Ohio St game last season and the Ohio St people were some of the best fans I have ever met at Kinnick. From Iowa, all the best to Ryan, his family and hoping this unique and talented man is running pick 6's soon! #Shalieve

[@horrorfiendX]

How can someone seriously dislike the video? So disrespectful, Pray for 50 #SHALIEVE 🖤💛

[@chayceu3315]

Ryan Shazier is amazing

[@taco2728]

Man's was so tough going through that with barely any tears daknthats badass and cold.

[@tylerevans625]

Texans fan here but because I have a soul all my prayers go to Ryan #shalieve

[@michaeltaylor7814]

#shalieve🙏we love u ryan shazier take it easy man gods got a plan😥🙏❤️

[@fervidace]

Its hard to hate on the steelers at this point. A very sad and real thing.

[@espnluver7525]

Nick Wallace still hate the steelers my least favorite team glad they were one and done and that my Eagles won it all but I do really hope to see Shazier back on the football field

[@tmoney9884]

@@espnluver7525 and now ur eagles lost to the browns.. idc if its preaseason they were 0 - 16

[@justinknitter6057]

I’m a Full Eagles Fan but man, I hope one day Ryan comes back better than ever. He is one of the best at his position.

[@ggman6808]

Hope you feel better Ryan

[@atibagaskin77]

#Shalieve! #SteelersNation

[@supermarioryder2362]

Man I miss shazier we need him now

[@ripkendavis1570]

I was so happy to see him waking again

[@ryanthe_goat5987]

Gosh I feel so bad

[@doomguy2873]

I'm not a steeler fan but I have to respect Shazier hope he recovers

[@BuffyTwiggs402]

I got a call from Ryan at Christmas! Perked me right up!!

[@krel9875]

I never knew who Ryan Shazier was until I watched this video. I feel bad for him and hopes he recovers and comes back. I am not a Pittsburgh Steeler fan, but I am a fan of Ryan Shazier

[@snapbaach]

😔

[@bossdakiller4169]

JuJu Smith-Schuster let's go steelers awesome

[@chengbros6101]

@@bossdakiller4169 your comment did not age well

[@ammarabdulla3770]

Dude my friends mom she was like the teams mom that’s always at practice and then she had cancer and that motivated us to wins state and then she died the next year when we where in the playoffs and we won states again

[@maddenfactors2047]

Sorry for his loss man

[@Mufasamufasa]

Love yinz forevermore 🥰

[@shawnhowardsr.1784]

Let's GO Steelers NATION and i wont stop praying for my whole entire team players

[@lisaknicely6353]

50/50 50 Rock I love you guys go Steelers baby

[@OddTimeMan]

Get well, Ryan! Go Steelers!

[@espnluver7525]

OddTimeMan one and done lol my team Philly Super Bowl 52 Champions

[@OddTimeMan]

And what does that have to do with Ryan Shazier?

[@user-pt8yx4fr3v]

Damn I’m going to cry, Pray for 50!!

[@justinhodges2504]

Great player! Hope he gets well. I would be pulling for the Steelers but they're playing my boys. DUUUVVAAAALLLL