Ryan Shazier Retires

[tube517]

It's official. Shazier retires.

[Squeegee Thompson]

Am I the only one who read the title, but had their brain translate it to: "Ryan Switzer Retires"?

[tube517]

Am I the only one who read the title, but had their brain translate it to: "Ryan Switzer Retires"?

Nope, you aren't the only one. I did a double take as well.

[Craic]

I think we all saw this coming even though we held out hopes that he'd be able to play (whether we wanted him to or not was a different story and again, only for health reasons). Still, if he attacks the next steps in life with as much vigor as he did the game and later, his rehab, he'll succeed in anything he does.

[BlackAndGold]

One of my favorite players. So unfortunate what happened to him. Shazier was just entering his prime years as a player.


I hope he has a great retirement.

[Dwinsgames]

I am guessing he needs to get away from the team and the game for a year to fully come to terms with this , I would be surprised if he is not back with the team in some capacity next season be it a coaching assistant or scout or whatever his skill set best serves him .. my guess would be a linebackers coach as he not only played the game at a very high level but he was/is a student of the game and that normally translates well as a coach

[86WARD]

He will be back with the organization next year. I look forward to seeing him back on the field as a coach or ambassador of some sort.

50

[st33lersguy]

It's a shame. An ascending career cut too short

[Edman]

Right on the cusp of reaching All-Pro status. The Defense missed him in 2017 big time.

His performance in the 2015 Wildcard Game was one for the books. Best of luck to 50.

[EzraTank]

Thank God! I remember when it happened and Ryan talking about a comeback. I realize he was using it as motivation but was worried he would actually try to play again. He seems like a great young man and hopefully the Steelers can continue find a spot for him in the organization.