PITTSBURGH — Ryan Shazier is out of the hospital, at least temporarily.
The injured Steelers linebacker is in a suite at Heinz Field this afternoon watching his teammates take on the Patriots.
The team showed him on the Jumbotron, eliciting a roar from the crowd.
Incredible moment at Heinz Field as @RyanShazier is here to watch his teammates in person. #Shalieve pic.twitter.com/MUtX1F5MZw
— Chase Williams WPXI (@chasepwilliams) December 17, 2017
Shazier has been ruled out for the season after he injured his spine making a tackle against the Cincinnati Bengals Dec. 4.
Sunday marks his first public appearance outside the hospital since his injury, which required spinal stabilization surgery.
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