Steelers pick up Pro Bowl ILB Shazier's fifth-year option

April 24 (UPI) -- Inside linebacker Ryan Shazier will be with the Pittsburgh Steelers through 2018 after the team agreed to pick up his option Monday, according to a team source.

Shazier had 87 tackles, 3.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery in 13 games last season. He is due $1.7 million this season and $8.7 million in 2018. The 2016 Pro Bowl selection has become one of the league's most dynamic linebackers since being picked with the No. 15 pick in the 2014 NFL Draft.

MMQB and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette first reported the signing.

Shazier, 24, has had issues staying healthy. He has missed 14 games in the last three seasons.