It’s a day that will, for a lack of a better term, live in infamy in the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
December 4, 2017. Steelers at the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday Night Football.
Shazier, who was in the midst of another Pro Bowl season as the leader in the middle of the Steelers’ defense, put his head down on a tackle attempt in the middle of the field and went limp. Unable to move or feel his legs, Shazier was stretchered off the field and transported to the University of Cincinnati hospital.
It was a scary scene, one hat is burned in the memory of Steelers fans, players, coaches, front office staff and all involved with the NFL at this point.