Ryan Shazier, a former NFL standout whose career was cut short by a significant injury during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, found himself entangled in public cheating accusations on Wednesday.
Michelle, his wife, initially shared and later deleted screenshots of alleged text conversations between her husband and another woman on social media. TMZ Sports and other media outlets captured the messages before Michelle removed the posts.
In a heartfelt post, Michelle expressed her distress, stating, “A person that loves his family… this is what they do to their family… the WIFE.. that has been there for him since day 1! Infidelity at its finest! I can’t sit here and keep hiding anymore. You can have it. I deserve better. This is Ryan… he’s a liar and a cheater!”
The exchanged texts revealed Shazier engaging in flirtatious conversations with a woman identified as Marie. The situation escalated when Shazier purportedly recommended explicit reading material, such as “The Ultimate Guide To Anal Sex For Women” and “Blow By Blow: A Step-by-Step Guide On How To Give B— J— So Explosive That He Will Be Willing To Do Anything For You.”
Addressing the public scrutiny, the ex-NFL star spoke to TMZ Sports, stating, “Michelle and I have been living apart and are currently separated. As we work through what comes next for our family, I ask for privacy and prayers.”
Ryan Shazier and Michelle tied the knot in 2019. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected Shazier in the first round of the 2014 NFL Draft, and he earned Pro Bowl honors in 2016 before his career was abruptly halted by a severe spinal injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. His official retirement took place in September 2020, marking the end of his football journey.
