FIRST WORD
Ryan Shazier won’t play in 2018. He knows that and we know that. ... He will be part of our team, officially and really unofficially. He’s still with us day to day as he rehabs. He involves himself with the team and in team issues and will be a formidable member.” Steelers GM Kevin Colbert, announcing that the linebacker, who is recovering from a spinal injury suffered in a game Dec. 4, will remain on the team roster for the 2018 season. After surgery, Shazier was discharged from a rehab center Feb. 1 and moved to an outpatient therapy program.