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FBS | Hines Ward hired by Arizona State Sat Apr 13, 11:38 AM
Former New York Jets wide receivers coach and XFL head coach Hines Ward has been named as the new wide receivers coach at Arizona State University, according to multiple sources.
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Steelers | Hines Ward, Ben Roethlisberger not best of friends Sat Mar 24, 10:22 AM
Former Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward did not mention QB Ben Roethlisberger during his retirement press conference. Roethlisberger was also not in attendance during the press conference. The ex-teammates were reportedly not considered chummy.
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Steelers | Hines Ward retiring Tue Mar 20, 12:13 PM
Free-agent WR Hines Ward, the all-time leading receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers, has announced his retirement from the NFL. He will retire as a member of the Steelers.
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Cardinals | Unlikely to show interest in three former PIT players Sun Mar 11, 01:56 PM
The Arizona Cardinals likely will not be interested in signing WR Hines Ward (Steelers), OG Chris Kemoeatu (Steelers) and LB James Farrior (Steelers) this offseason.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers to Cardinals pipeline is closed as of right now. If the Jaguars and Cardinals don't want Hines Ward he may be forced to retire. |
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Cardinals | Not interested in Hines Ward Mon Mar 5, 01:25 PM
The Arizona Cardinals reportedly do not have interest in free-agent WR Hines Ward (Steelers).
| Footballguys view: Some thought Ward would end up in Arizona where he could be reunited with Ken Whisenhunt. The team needs help at the WR position, but Ward is nowhere near the player he used to be. The Jaguars may be a landing spot for Ward, but we can't imagine many teams interested in the veteran WR. |
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Buccaneers | Could show interest in Hines Ward Fri Mar 2, 03:45 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers could show interest in free-agent WR Hines Ward (Steelers) this offseason if they want to add an experienced player to their offense.
| Footballguys view: Ward is not the same player he used to be but would add veteran leadership to a team in desperate need of it. |
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NFL | No interest in Hines Ward? Thu Mar 1, 12:18 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward could have difficulty finding another team to play for once he officially hits the open market.
| Footballguys view: The market won't be hot for his services, but teams like the Cardinals or Jaguars could show interest. |
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Steelers | Releasing Hines Ward provides cap relief Thu Mar 1, 11:06 AM
By releasing WR Hines Ward by the March 13 deadline, the Pittsburgh Steelers save $3.37 million of his $4.61 cap hit for 2012. The move will leave the Steelers reportedly $8 million under the salary cap.
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Browns | Unlikely to pursue Hines Ward Thu Mar 1, 10:02 AM
The Cleveland Browns are not expected to pursue Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward once he hits free agency.
| Footballguys view: The Browns could sign a veteran WR in free agency, but they need better speed. Ward may be a future Hall of Famer but he is nowhere near the player he used to be. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward will resume career elsewhere Thu Mar 1, 07:45 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward, who will be released by the team, said Wednesday, Feb. 29, he will resume his career in 2012 with another team. 'I gave my heart and soul for you every down and I will always bleed black and gold. I do feel that I still have more football left in me and I am looking forward to playing in the NFL, again, this upcoming season,' Ward said in a statement.
| Footballguys view: It's going to be very odd seeing him in a different jersey. He's not the same player he used to be but we could see him reuniting with Ken Whisenhunt in Arizona. |
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Steelers | Never offered pay cut to Hines Ward Thu Mar 1, 07:36 AM
Updating a previous item, the Pittsburgh Steelers announced Wednesday, Feb. 29, their plans to release WR Hines Ward, without ever asking him to take a pay cut.
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Steelers | Will release Hines Ward Wed Feb 29, 05:27 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have informed WR Hines Ward that he will be released.
| Footballguys view: A sad day in Pittsburgh when one of their greats is released. |
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Steelers | No decision on Hines Ward Thu Feb 23, 02:20 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team has not decided on what to do with WR Hines Ward and will wait to see what the salary cap number will be before making a decision.
| Footballguys view: Ward has already stated he'd be willing to restructure his deal in order to stay with the Steelers. We'll see if the two sides can come to a mutual agreement. We'd hate to see Ward in any other jersey in 2012. |
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Falcons | Unlikely to pursue Hines Ward Wed Feb 22, 05:12 PM
The Atlanta Falcons likely will not show interest in Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward if he is available this offseason.
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Chargers | Could show interest in Hines Ward Wed Feb 22, 02:02 PM
The San Diego Chargers could show interest in Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward if the Steelers decide to release him this offseason.
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Steelers | Hines Ward pleads guilty to reckless driving Wed Feb 22, 12:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward plead guilty to reckless driving Wednesday, Feb. 22, after driving under the influence charges were dropped which he was originally charged with in an arrest in July. Ward was sentenced to serve 12 months' probation, 80 hours of community service and a $2,000 fine.
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Steelers | GM says no decision made on Hines Ward Tue Feb 14, 08:27 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said the team has not parted ways with WR Hines Ward. 'To this current point no final decisions have been made,' Colbert said. 'We've had several discussions internally.'
| Footballguys view: Ward said he's willing to restructure his deal to reduce his salary in order to stay in Pittsburgh. We'd hate to see him in another uniform in 2012. |
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Steelers | Have not made decision on Hines Ward Sun Feb 12, 05:26 PM
The Pittsburgh Steelers have not informed WR Hines Ward that he will be released and the team has not made a decision on Ward's future at this point.
| Footballguys view: We have a feeling that Ward will restructure his deal in order to cut his pay and stay with the Steelers. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward willing to restructure contract Sat Feb 11, 02:44 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward said he wants to return to the team next season and is willing to restructure his contract in order to stay.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers should be able to work with Ward to keep him in Pittsburgh. It would be odd to see him wear a different jersey in 2012. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward won't be brought back Sat Feb 11, 01:01 AM
The Pittsburgh Steelers will not bring back WR Hines Ward, according to sources. Ward has one year and $4 million left on his current contract. Ward has said he might be open to playing elsewhere in 2012, but he might not get a chance until his deal is restructured.
| Footballguys view: Ward's best days are clearly behind him, and it will be difficult to see him in another jersey. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward undergoes surgery Sat Feb 4, 01:12 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (ankle) recently underwent surgery to remove bone fragments in his right ankle.
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Steelers | Hines Ward expects to return Thu Feb 2, 02:41 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward said he expects to return to the team next season and is willing to take a pay cut. Ward is scheduled to make $4 million in the next two seasons.
| Footballguys view: We'd like to see Ward retire as a member of the Steelers. He's clearly not the same player he used to be, but could play one more year as a reserve in Pittsburgh. |
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Steelers | Unsure if Hines Ward will return Wed Jan 18, 08:48 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney is not ready to say if WR Hines Ward will be back for 2012 or not.
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Steelers | Hines Ward willing to take pay cut Wed Jan 11, 08:51 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward said he is willing to take a pay cut if that means he can remain with the team next season. 'I'd probably have to restructure my contract,' Ward said. 'That's fine with me. I recognize that. I'm telling you I want to be here, I'm telling you I'm willing to do that. And I understand the ramifications - we have the cap number and stuff, but I want to be here.'
| Footballguys view: We don't want to see Ward with another team, so perhaps by reducing his salary he could stay with the team that drafted him. |
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Steelers | Will decide Hines Ward's fate by March Tue Jan 10, 12:26 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward is due a roster bonus in March. The Steelers must decide whether they will pay that bonus, which means they want to keep him for 2012, or release him. There is a sense that some Steelers coaches do not want Ward back, as he no longer can get separation from defenders.
| Footballguys view: Ward is no longer the player he used to be. We'd love to see him retire, rather than move on to a different team. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward will need pay cut to remain Mon Jan 9, 06:32 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward will have to be willing to take a pay cut if he wants to remain with the team next season.
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Steelers | Hines Ward wants to play Mon Jan 9, 06:25 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward said he wants to continue his playing career and try to win another championship.
| Footballguys view: Ward simply isn't the same player he used to be. We'd hate to see him in another uniform if the Steelers part ways with him this offseason. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward could announce retirement Mon Jan 9, 11:37 AM
The popular sentiment within the Pittsburgh Steelers is that WR Hines Ward will soon announce his retirement, according to an anonymous Steelers player.
| Footballguys view: Not a surprise if it happens. Ward's skills have declined in recent years and he's not as involved in the offense as he used to be. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward won't talk about his future Sun Jan 8, 11:51 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward was asked after the team's stunning Wild Card game loss against the Denver Broncos whether he would be back in 2012. 'I'm not even thinking about that,' Ward said Sunday, Jan. 8. Ward's production was way down this season, as he had just 46 catches for 381 yards and two scores in 15 games (nine starts). Each of those numbers were his lowest since his rookie season of 1998.
| Footballguys view: Ward's not the same player he used to be. It wouldn't surprise us to see him hang up his cleats for good. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward reaches 1,000 grabs for career Sun Jan 1, 11:40 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward had five grabs for 24 yards in Week 17 against the Cleveland Browns. Ward has not had more than 32 receiving yards since Week 6. His season high was 67 yards, set back in Week 1. He was able to snag his 1,000th career reception, becoming the eighth player in NFL history to accomplish that feat.
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Steelers | Hines Ward not looking to retire Fri Dec 23, 09:49 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward said he has no plans to retire after this season and if he does not play for the Steelers in 2012 it will not be his choice. 'I have two years left on my contract,' Ward said. 'I'm not even thinking that this is my last one. If the organization decides to, I have no control over that. But, for me, I'm not even thinking this is my last game ever (at Heinz Field). I feel fine. I feel like I can play another year or two if I want to.'
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Steelers | Will not force ball to Hines Ward for milestone Wed Dec 7, 11:46 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said it is important to get WR Hines Ward 10 more catches this season so he can reach the 1,000 career receptions mark but the team will not force the ball to Ward during games.
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Steelers | Hines Ward reaches milestone Sun Dec 4, 05:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward caught five passes for 30 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 13. Ward became the 19th player in NFL history to record at least 12,000 receiving yards.
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Steelers | Hines Ward limited to 21 yards in Week 12 Sun Nov 27, 11:47 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward managed just four receptions for 21 yards in Week 12 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ward has 21 or fewer yards over his past four games.
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Steelers | Hines Ward had limited snaps Wed Nov 16, 02:05 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (head) saw limited snaps in Week 10 as the team eased him in following an injury in the previous week. WR Jerricho Cotchery was the third receiver behind WRs Antonio Brown and Mike Wallace.
| Footballguys view: We're witnessing the end of Hines Ward being a factor in the Steelers passing game. Simply put, Cotchery is doing more with his targets than Ward is. Hines is one of the greatest Steelers of all time but shouldn't be much of a fantasy factor going forward. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward probable for Week 10 Fri Nov 11, 07:02 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (head) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 11. He is listed as probable for Week 10 and are expected to play.
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Steelers | Five practice Thu Nov 10, 04:11 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery (knee), LB James Farrior (calf), C Doug Legursky (toe), LB Stevenson Sylvester (knee) and WR Hines Ward (head) practiced in full Thursday, Nov. 10.
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Steelers | Hines Ward says he will play Thu Nov 10, 03:42 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (head) said he will be able to play in Week 10 and wanted to return to the game Week 9 but the team would not allow him to play.
| Footballguys view: The Steelers need Ward on the field as they will still be without Emmanuel Sanders who is recovering from his recent knee surgery. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward expects to play Wed Nov 9, 06:43 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (concussion) is expected to play in Week 10 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Wr Jerricho Cotchery will see an expanded role with WR Emmanuel Sanders (knee) out for several weeks.
| Footballguys view: Ward's being active for the game shouldn't stop you from playing Antonio Brown, who is red hot right now. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward practices Wed Nov 9, 04:14 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (head) fully participated in practice Wednesday, Nov. 9.
| Footballguys view: Ward should be able to play this week for the Steelers as they face off against the Bengals in Cincinnati. Without Emmanuel Sanders in the lineup Ward may get more targets than some think. |
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Steelers | Hines Ward expected to practice Wed Nov 9, 08:48 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (concussion) is not expected to be limited in practice this week.
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Steelers | Hines Ward has concussion-like symptoms Mon Nov 7, 01:54 AM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Sunday, Nov. 6, after the Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens that WR Hines Ward (concussion) had concussion-like symptoms, which is why he did not return. However, Tomlin said the concussion is 'minor.'
| Footballguys view: Ward might not miss next week based on this, but the pattern of nicks and bumps as an older player is clear. Expect Antonio Brown to retain value down the stretch. |
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Steelers | Jerricho Cotchery useful in Week 9 Mon Nov 7, 12:44 AM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Jerricho Cotchery had three receptions for 44 yards in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens. He also ran once for three yards. Cotchery was targeted six times, stepping up with WR Emmanuel Sanders (personal) inactive and WR Hines Ward (stinger) out for most of the game.
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Steelers | Hines Ward questionable to return Sun Nov 6, 09:47 PM
Updating a previous report, Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (stinger) suffered a stinger in the first half of the Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens and he is questionable to return.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (ankle) suffered an undisclosed injury in the first half of the Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens, and he is on the sidelines without a helmet, signaling he might not return or isn't close to returning. He has talked to trainers, but the team hasn't said if he will be back. It is unclear if he aggravated his ankle injury or suffered another ailment.
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Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (ankle) will start in Week 9 against the Baltimore Ravens.
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Steelers | Hines Ward expects to play Fri Nov 4, 06:03 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Nov. 4. He is listed as questionable for Week 9 but expects to play.
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Steelers | Four limited Thu Nov 3, 04:35 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf), LB James Harrison (eye), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle) and WR Hines Ward (ankle) were limited in practice Thursday, Nov. 3.
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Steelers | Five limited Wed Nov 2, 04:37 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers LB James Farrior (calf), LB James Harrison (eye), OT Jonathan Scott (ankle), WR Hines Ward (ankle) and LB LaMarr Woodley (hamstring) were limited in practice Wednesday, Nov. 2.
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Steelers | Hines Ward expects to play Week 9 Wed Nov 2, 01:33 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers WR Hines Ward (ankle) said he expects to play in Week 9.
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