Star linebacker has been released from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The hospital announced the news on Thursday afternoon via its official Twitter account. An update on Ryan Shazier. UPMC (@UPMCnews) The UPMC would not elaborate further, citing confidentiality rules, but Shazier himself released a more detailed account of his progre s. Ive had a lot of 1st downs Mario Manningham Jersey at UPMC, but you know being the defensive guy I am, my mind is on 3 Ryan Shazier (@RyanShazier) Here's Shazier's full statement, via his Instagram account:I've had a lot of 1st downs at UPMC, but you know being the defensive guy I am, my mind is on 3 and out. With that being said, I want everyone to know that I'm moving on to the next step of the proce s. Today's a big day for me as I'm officially being released from Jimmy Kerr Jersey the hospital.I want to take a moment to thank the people who have helped me the past two months. First and foremost, I want to thank God because at the end of the day I don't think I'd be making progre s without His vision and hands protecting me and my family. I will continue to trust in Him and thank Him, because it all starts with Him.To my family: you've been my rock. Words can't expre s how thankful I am for you Michelle, RJ, Mom, Dad, and VJ for always being there for me. You're my everything.To Jerome: my trainer and best friend. Thank you for being there from day 1 and every day after continuing to push me to be better every day.I'd like to thank Dr. Okonkwo, Dr. Harrington, Dr. Maroon, and Dr. Schroeder for their amazing work on my procedure and continuous care. I can't appropriately expre s how grateful I am for how quickly you've helped me bounce back.I want to thank the medical staff Isaiah Livers Jersey at UPMC for their amazing care, support and therapy they have given me- especially Joe, Nikki, Karolina and Dani. I know the staff will continue to help me find a way to keep on pushing as we continue therapy.The support from my teammates has been truly amazing. From former players to current players and their families- they have helped me and my family day to day with visits and gifts. We can't thank you enough. I want to thank Mr. Rooney, Coach T, Mr. Colbert, and the entire Alan Branch Jersey Steelers organization for the unwavering support they've given me. I knew they were an amazing organization, but more than ever they're family to me.Lastly, I want to thank Jimmy, Candice, and the CAA Sports staff for being here when I need them most. I don't know if I'd be where I'm at or making the progre s I'm making without you guys.I want everyone to know that all of the support and prayers are absolutely being answered. I will continue to work hard and push and find a way back. Shazier suffered a scary back injury during the Steelers' win over their division rival in early December. He was , and underwent a series Juwan Howard Jersey of tests that night to determine the severity of his injury. He soon had at UPMC, and just two weeks after the operation.Shazier attended a Steelers game not long after the injury and was . The next week, he during the week and seemed to be in good spirits. Shazier's father stated in early January that his son had and was doing better, but that the family was going to keep his progre s private. Being released from the hospital is the latest forward step for Shazier, and the hope here, in Pittsburgh, and everywhere else is that he makes a full recovery as quickly as po sible.