The Pro Football Writers of America selected Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier as the winner of the 2019 George Halas Award winner on Monday, an annual award given to an NFL player, coach or staff member who overcomes the most adversity to succeed. A move the PFWA announced via social media
.@steelers LB @RyanShazier, who continues to make remarkable progress after a spinal contusion suffered late in the 2017 season, has been selected as the 2019 George Halas Award winner by the PFWA.
— Pro Football Writers (@PFWAwriters) June 3, 2019
Shazier becomes the 51st winner of the award, named after legendary founder, owner and head coach of the Chicago Bears, George Halas.