Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier has left the Monday night game against the Cincinnati Bengals early in the first quarter with what appears to be a back injury.
Shazier injured himself while tackling Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone following a short reception in the middle of the field. Shazier had to be taken off the field on a flat board.
Shazier had his fifth-year option picked up by the Steelers this past offseason.
The Bengals are currently driving deep into Steelers territory following them intercepting a pass by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.
Tyler Matakevich replaced Shazier in the defense.
