Great news for Ryan Shazier. The Steelers linebacker has regained feeling in his legs, as Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com writes. Shazier, a two-time Pro Bowler, underwent spinal stabilization surgery in December and is currently going through the rehabilitation process. Shazier’s father hopes to see him playing football again, but he obviously has larger priorities at this time.
Here’s more from the AFC North:
- The Ravens announced that they have signed James Urban as their new quarterbacks coach. Urban spent the last seven years in Cincinnati. “Playing the Bengals twice a year, we’ve seen what a good job James does,” head coach John Harbaugh said in a statement. “He’s highly regarded around the league, including by Ozzie [Newsome] and Marty [Mornhinweg]. We were all excited when he became available.”
- Ravens wide receiver Jeremy Maclin is a prime cap casualty candidate, ESPN.com’s Jamison Hensley writes. In 2017, Maclin had career lows in catches and yards. The Ravens can save $5MM in cap room by cutting him before his $1MM roster bonus kicks in on March 16th. Right now, they’re projected to have just $12MM in cap room in 2018. Other cap casualty candidates include cornerback Brandon Carr ($4MM in cap savings), tackle Austin Howard ($3MM in savings), running back Danny Woodhead ($1.8MM in savings), safety Lardarius Webb ($1.75MM in savings), wide receiver Breshad Perriman ($1.62MM in savings), and linebacker Albert McClellan ($1.25MM in savings).
- NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy says the league is conducting a “routine follow-up” on Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley, as Mike Florio of PFT writes. It’s not often that coaches come under league scrutiny for off-the-field behavior, but Haley has a history of strange incidents. He has two other barroom incidents in his past plus multiple lawsuits that have been brought against him.
I’m hoping that Shaziers father is only echoing Ryan’s desire to get back on the field and not for his own reasons.
Normally I might say that the Ravens shouldn’t get rid of their proven offensive weapons since the offense is so bad, but I think their offensive problems start with Flacco. With the arm talent that he has and the weapons (no one spectacular, but solid players) the offense should be a lot better.
I feel Iike he’s just good enough in certain situations that the Ravens don’t wanna move on from Flacco. As a Ravens fan, I’d like us to draft a QB in the 1st round (if one falls or a reasonable trade comes around). Not saying a new kid would start in 2018, but Flacco’s time is running out if it hasn’t already.
I wouldn’t cry if the league suspends Haley for a season or two.
Me neither and I’m a Steelers fan. Guy is the coach equivalent of Johnny Manziel.
Way to go Ryan! I’m praying for you!