Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier, who remains at a UPMC facility with a spinal injury, had a spinal stabilization surgery Wednesday night, the team announced Thursday.

Surgery was performed by UPMC neurosurgeons Dr. David Okonkwo and Dr. Joseph Maroon.

The team provided no further update on Shazier's condition.

Shazier was injured early in the first quarter Monday night in the Steelers' game at Cincinnati when he tackled Bengals wide receiver Josh Malone.

Shazier spent Monday night and Tuesday night in a Cincinnati hospital, and he was transported to Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

On Wednesday night, Shazier's fiance, Michelle Rodriguez, used her Instagram account to ask for continued prayers.

"This is honestly more than football," she wrote. "You guys honestly don't know how much this means to us and our families. The love and support that has been flooded our way is something that we are very grateful for. We THANK YOU!"

Just wanted to thank EVERYONE for all the prayers and support for Ryan. So sorry I haven't been answering phone calls and texts at this time . Please just keep Ryan in your prayers. This is honestly more than football. You guys honestly don't know how much this means to us and our families. The love and support that has been flooded our way is something that we are truly grateful for. We THANK YOU! God is TRULY able!! #prayfor50 #shalieve #50 #steelers #faith #family

A post shared by Michelle (@mrs.shazier50) on Dec 6, 2017 at 3:00pm PST

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