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Steelers Won't Be Retaining Hines Ward

With Hines Ward having $4 million left in the last two years of his contract, the Pittsburgh Steelers are considering to make a decision on the 35-year-old wide receiver this off-season. Rumor had it earlier this week that the Steelers may not keep Ward."I don't normally like to respond to rumors, but as I've said all along, I want to finish my career with the Pittsburgh...
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Should the Panthers pick up Hines Ward?

NFL Network recently reported that the Pittsburgh Steelers will release Hines Ward. Hines had one of his least productive years in the past season, and for the first time didn’t have a catch in a playoff game. He had the lowest number of receiving yards and touchdowns since his rookie year and struggled to crack the depth chart last year. It doesn’t seem like a fitting end to...
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Factors Other Than Money Likely Play Bigger Role In Steelers Decision On Hines Ward

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward will remain a hot talking point until a decision is made about his 2012 status with team. It resurfaced as a hot topic Friday night after a report by Jason La Canfora stated that Ward will not be back with Steelers next season according to his sources. Since that time, Ward has taken to Facebook to reiterate that he wants to return to...
Via Steelers Depot  |  4 hours ago
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Report: Hines Ward not willing to take less the $2 million in salary

While Hines Ward is out on facebook trying to proclaim his love for the Steelers and how he is willing to do anything to stay.  Mark Kaboly is reporting on twitter that Ward is only willing to take a $2 million dollar pay cut.   That would drop his salary from $4 to $2 million this season.  That would save the Steelers $2 million in cap space instead of the $3.39 Million if they...
Via Bleed Black & Gold  |  7 hours ago
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Steelers deny reports of WR Ward's release

The Pittsburgh Steelers are denying reports that veteran receiver Hines Ward with be released after news came out about the parting Friday night.According to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, the team has denied claims that it thinks Ward is too expensive to bring back for a 15th season with the franchise. Ward responded to the reports on his Facebook page, stating "I don't normally...
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Report: Steelers undecided about Ward

Sources close to the Pittsburgh Steelers denied a report that the team had decided to let Hines Ward leave, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported Sunday. The NFL Network, citing sources, indicated the veteran wide receiver was judged to be too expensive to be brought back for a 15th season with the Steelers. The sources said the Steelers could not find room for the fading star as...
Via Fox Sports  |  9 hours ago
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Contract Options The Steelers Have With Hines Ward

There is a lot of talk about Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward right now as it relates to whether or not he will be back with the Steelers in 2012. This is far from being played out just yet but I want to use this post to look at what the least amount the Steelers can pay Ward in 2012 from a salary cap perspective and that would likely end up satisfying both sides. Ward...
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Report: Bouchette Says No Decision Made On Ward Yet According To Sources

The Friday night report by Jason La Canfora, stating that Hines Ward will not be back with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2012 has spawned a few responses it appears now. Not only are the representatives for Ward saying that they have yet to hear from the Steelers, but Ed Bouchette is reporting that sources have told him today that the Steelers have not yet decided anything about the...
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Steelers tipped to not re-sign Ward

Hines Ward looks set to be a victim of the Pittsburgh Steelers' economy drive ahead of next season. The veteran wide receiver is judged to be too expensive to be brought back for a 15th season in black and gold, the NFL Network reported Friday, citing sources. Ward, who has one year and $4 million left on his current deal, confirmed last month he would be willing to take a...
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Steelers won't bring back Hines Ward?

Believe it or not, Hines Ward has been playing for 14 seasons in the NFL. He wants to continue playing, but will the Steelers have a spot for him?

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