CINCINNATI -- The Pittsburgh Steelers left Paul Brown Stadium feeling emboldened by Ryan Shazier, who suffered a spinal injury in this same spot nearly a year ago.
Shazier received cheers as he walked onto the field in pregame, led the linebackers huddle before the first snap and was part of a passionate locker room celebration after a 28-21 win over the Cincinnati Bengals.
"Just a lot of love (shared)," said tight end Vance McDonald about the postgame scene.
Shazier was rushed to a University of Cincinnati hospital on Dec.