This is a haunting and poignant post, one that evokes a slough of contradictory emotions. You’ll note that Shazier, a 25-year-old, 6-foot-1, 230-pound professional football linebacker renowned for his speed and explosiveness, is confined to a wheelchair, the result of a terrifying back injury he suffered in a game against Cincinnati more than a month ago. Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery shortly thereafter and has, according to his father, “regained feeling in his legs,” but subsequent details about his prognosis remain...unclear. (Details outlining Shazier’s ongoing rehabilitation, as well as information concerning his prognosis are, of course, his to share, but the fact that no one can really speak on the particulars is certainly worrisome.
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