Instead of toys, 7-year-old Steelers fan asks Santa to help Ryan Shazier feel better

Forget toys. This year, Griffin Murphy is asking Santa Claus for a favor."My Christmas wish this year -- for Ryan Shazier to feel better."So that's what the 7-year-old Steelers fan asked in his letter to the man in red: Can you make Ryan Shazier feel better?Shazier remains in a Pittsburgh hospital after suffering a spinal injury in a Dec. 4 game against Cincinnati. The Steelers said he started physical rehab this week."Every toy that Santa can bring me -- Ryan Shazier coming back onto the field someday will be the biggest present I've ever had in my life," Griffin says.Griffin, who lives in Nashville, comes from a long line of Steelers fans. He says he's praying for Shazier, and he wants Santa to do what he can help number 50 this Christmas.(Click below to watch the full video of Griffin reading his letter to Santa.)

Forget toys. This year, Griffin Murphy is asking Santa Claus for a favor.

"My Christmas wish this year -- for Ryan Shazier to feel better."


So that's what the 7-year-old Steelers fan asked in his letter to the man in red: Can you make Ryan Shazier feel better?

Shazier remains in a Pittsburgh hospital after suffering a spinal injury in a Dec. 4 game against Cincinnati. The Steelers said he started physical rehab this week.

"Every toy that Santa can bring me -- Ryan Shazier coming back onto the field someday will be the biggest present I've ever had in my life," Griffin says.

Griffin, who lives in Nashville, comes from a long line of Steelers fans. He says he's praying for Shazier, and he wants Santa to do what he can help number 50 this Christmas.

(Click below to watch the full video of Griffin reading his letter to Santa.)