6. Not even three years removed from one of the scariest injuries ever suffered in a pro football game, Ryan could now walk with only a minor limp. He didn't need assistance. He could live a “normal” life.

Can Ryan shazier walk by itself?

American football linebacker Ryan Shazier is a walking contradiction. He officially retired a Pittsburgh Steeler in 2020, but he hadn't played since 2017. ... When a spinal contusion nearly cost him his mobility, medical experts cautioned Shazier might never walk again. But in 2021, Shazier stands tall on his own two feet.

How old was Ryan Shazier when he got hurt?

PITTSBURGH -- More than 1,000 days after suffering a severe spinal cord injury that initially left him unable to walk, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier is officially retiring from football. Shazier, 28, made the announcement in a video posted to Twitter on Wednesday morning.