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Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier taken to hospital after terrifying head-first hit to an opponent

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  • Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was carted off the field and later hospitalized on Monday after making a head-first tackle.
  • Shazier stayed on the ground, holding his back and head.


Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier was carted off the field and hospitalized Monday after a scary hit vs. the Cincinnati Bengals.

In the first quarter, Shazier tackled Bengals receiver Josh Malone and hit him head first. Shazier immediately stayed down on the ground, writhing, grabbing both his back and his head. He was eventually carted off the field.

Here’s ESPN’s replay of the hit in which the announcers noted that Shazier had not been moving his legs after the hit:

Hope Ryan Shazier is okay. Not able to move legs after hit leading w/ head. pic.twitter.com/3nJznnwVVt

— David Kano (@TheDKano) December 5, 2017

The Steelers announced on Twitter that Shazier was under evaluation at the hospital and there would be no immediate updates.

Several in the NFL world shared their sentiments for Shazier afterward including the Bengals and Baltimore Ravens.

You never want to see an injury like that.

🙏⬆️ for @RyanShazier.#PITvsCIN

— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) December 5, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with @Steelers LB Ryan Shazier.

— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 5, 2017

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