Since he sustained a spinal contusion on Dec. 4, 2017, Ryan Shazier has battled every step, believing he could one day return to the game. None doubted the desire of the Steelers linebacker. Wednesday, he officially announced his retirement from football. 

The Pittsburgh Steelers made a big move into the top 10. The Steelers acquired the 10th pick from the Denver Broncos and chose Michigan linebacker Devin Bush.

With the 2019 NFL Draft just days away, here's a look at the top five needs for all 32 teams.

The Steelers placed linebacker Ryan Shazier on the reserve/physically unable to perform list, which effectively ended Shazier's chances to play 2018, the team announced.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier announced the team's first-round selection -- Terrell Edmunds -- at the 2018 NFL Draft in Dallas. Shazier suffered a spinal injury in December.

The Pittsburgh Steelers placed Ryan Shazier on injured reserve Tuesday. The linebacker underwent spinal stabilization surgery on Dec. 6.

After surrendering a first-quarter lead, the Pittsburgh Steelers fought all the way back against the division-rival Baltimore Ravens, 39-38, on the backs of Ben Roethlisberger and Antonio Brown.

The Steelers made sure their injured linebacker, Ryan Shazier, was with them in spirit Sunday night. Several teammates honored him with gestures before and during their game against the Ravens.

Sunday of Week 14 has come and gone with a few games coming down to the wire. Several teams are making their push for the playoffs. Here are some of our big takeaways from the games today:

The 2016 No. 1 overall draft pick will take on the 2016 No. 2 overall draft pick when the Philadelphia Eagles take on the L.A. Rams on Sunday. Kevin Patra breaks down the rest of the Week 14 action.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier underwent spinal stabilization surgery Wednesday night to address his spinal injury suffered this week, the team announced Thursday.

A lot of people -- including Mike Tomlin -- seem to be penciling in a Steelers-Patriots AFC title game. Well, maybe keep that eraser handy. Adam Rank explains why Pittsburgh won't make Championship Sunday.

Bengals safety George Iloka's one-game suspension has been reduced to a fine. Iloka earned discipline for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Antonio Brown in Monday night's loss to the Steelers.

According to Steelers signal-caller Ben Roethlisberger, JuJu Smith-Schuster was done wrong by the NFL. Big Ben believes the one-game suspension wasn't warranted.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier remained hospitalized Tuesday and will undergo further testing and evaluation, Dr. David Okonkwo (UPMC) and Dr. Joseph Cheng (UCMC) announced.

With a loss in Seattle, the Eagles have ceded the No. 1 spot in Elliot Harrison's Power Rankings. Who claims the throne? And how does the rest of the pecking order shake out?

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier suffered a back injury after sustaining a hit during the first quarter of Monday's 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals.

Steelers kicker Chris Boswell drilled a 38-yard field goal as time expired, leading Pittsburgh to a 23-20 comeback victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in a jarring Week 13 contest.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is back on the practice field, but he'll have to wait until next week before the team will determine whether or not to medically clear him for playing.

The Carolina Panthers are taking it slow with Greg Olsen as he continues to make his way back from foot surgery earlier this season.

The Steelers sleepwalked through a three-point win over the Colts on Sunday, and linebacker Ryan Shazier wasn't afraid to admit his team didn't have the energy it usually has before kickoff.

Several of Sunday's games from Week 10 showed that some teams are getting ready for the postseason while others should start thinking about the draft. Here are some of our big takeaways from today.

Is it time for Steelers fans to panic? Absolutely. Pittsburgh's offense never achieved liftoff during a turnover-addled 30-9 loss to the feisty Jaguars (3-2).

Rookies Kareem Hunt and Deshaun Watson are the storyline Sunday night when the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. Here's everything you need to know about Week 5 as kickoff approaches.

The Pittsburgh Steelers took control of the AFC North with a smothering defensive effort in a 26-9 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. Kevin Patra breaks down what we learned from the game.

Two-time Pro Bowler Ryan Shazier's best career plays.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier announced his retirement in a social media video.

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Ryan Shazier talks about his NFL future.

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and linebacker Ryan Shazier work at a Steelers' food drive.

Pittsburgh Steeler linebacker Ryan Shazier shows his improvement on Instagram with box jumps.