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Shazier waiting for the go-ahead from Tomlin

By Ray Fittipaldo 8 years ago

Inside linebacker Ryan Shazier said this afternoon he is frustrated with the shoulder injury that has kept him out of the past two games and is hoping head coach Mike Tomlin will allow him to play Monday night against the Chargers.

“I feel like coach he’s going to think about the decision,” Shazier said. “Whatever he feels is best for the team, he’ll make that decision. It’s all on him. I’ll do everything I have to do. I’m practicing and doing what they ask of me.”

Shazier injured his shoulder against the 49ers, a game in which he amassed a career-high 15 tackles. Sean Spence and Vince Williams have filled in the past two weeks against the Rams and Ravens.

“I’m definitely frustrated,” he said. “When you play a pretty good game like that you want to have another good game and build on your performance.

Shazier indicated he was in and out of practice this week.

“I feel like I was doing good for the little part I was in,” Shazier said. “It’s all on coach. I’ll see what he says. If he feels that I’m not ready, I’m not ready. If he feels like I’m ready, I’m going to give everything I got.”