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

A Draft moment we will never forget. True inspiration from Ryan Shazier. 💛🖤 | NFL

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

Ryan Shazier continues to be an inspiration to all of us 👏 | SportsCenter