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Ryan Shazier leaves with knee injury, won’t return

Cleveland Browns v Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 7: Ryan Shazier #50 of the Pittsburgh Steelers warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on September 7, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

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One of the bright spots of the Steelers defense had a short night.

Rookie linebacker Ryan Shazier has left the game with a knee injury, and won’t return.

Shazier was caught by one of his own teammates while trying to back away from a pile, and immediately limped to the sidelines, where trainers were looking at his right knee.

The first-round pick from Ohio State has been a revelation, the rare rookie who can start for Dick LeBeau. We’ll probably find out tomorrow whether he will again anytime soon.