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Ryan Shazier signs rookie deal with Pittsburgh Steelers

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The Pittsburgh Steelers announce that rising linebacker Ryan Shazier has signed a rookie contract with the Pennsylvania-based side.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have announced that rising linebacker Ryan Shazier has signed a contract with the team.

Shazier came out as the number 15 pick during last month's Draft, with the player now having signed a rookie deal with the Pennsylvania-based side.

"The young man has no holes," Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said of Shazier after the Draft.

"He's a defensive playmaker. Bigger than positional needs, what we needed was a defensive playmaker."

Shazier is being considered as a major contender to start the season opener in Dick LeBeau's defense.

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