With Ohio State great Ryan Shazier recovering from spine surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, many of his Pittsburgh Steeler teammates have dedicated upcoming games and the season to the linebacker.
All-Pro wide receiver Antonio Brown is showing his support for Shazier with a pair of custom cleats featuring Shazier's image on one side and a lion – the beast Shazier often took inspiration from for his play on the field. The cleats also feature #SHALIEVE, the hashtag Shazier employed on social media, which has taken on a new meaning following his injury Monday night.
Brown isn't the only Steeler will be wearing #SHALIEVE cleats in honor of his injured teammate. Steelers defensive back Mike Hilton posted a photo of his own pair of Shazier-inspired cleats on Twitter:
We got you bro @RyanShazier pic.twitter.com/CsbHU64YWg
— Mike Hilton (@MikeHilton_31) December 9, 2017
According to ESPN producer Dominique Goodridge, "at least half of the Steelers defense" will be wearing cleats on Sunday that honor Shazier, all of which were painted by custom cleat artist Corey Pane.
More of the cleats Steelers teammates will be wearing tomorrow in support of Ryan Shazier pic.twitter.com/EhBR1elgy2
— Dominique Goodridge (@DomGoodridge) December 9, 2017
The Steelers play the Baltimore Ravens at 8:30 p.m. on Sunday night.
Ohio State fans wishing to send Shazier well wishes may do so by sending them to:
Ryan Shazier
c/o Buckeye Cruise for Cancer
4890 Blazer Pkwy
Dublin, OH 43017
