Former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier credits a strong support system for guiding him on his journey to recovery following a career-ending spinal injury in 2017. Check out more on ESPNU Radio. | SiriusXM

A year ago Ryan Shazier required spine surgery and was confined to a wheelchair after a horror NFL tackle. This week the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker shared inspirational footage of his progress. | ESPN Australia / NZ

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 is back in the gym. (via Ryan Shazier) | SportsCenter

Amazing: Ryan Shazier continues to inspire us all 🙏 | Sports Illustrated

"Always stay positive. No matter what you're going through. No matter how bad the situation might be. It's a window of opportunity to always get better, always keep pushing and always keep grinding." Ryan Shazier is an inspiration 👏 📺: GMFB | NFL Network