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Steelers WR Hines Ward not retiring

By Mark J. Miller | Scoop Du Jour – Tue, Jan 10, 2012 5:44 AM EST

US PresswirePittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward has two years and $4 million left on his contract, but word came Monday from CBSSports.com that his teammates were thinking that the 35-year-old, four-time Pro Bowler was ready to hang up his cleats after a career that would leave him as the Steelers' all-time leader in receptions (1,000), receiving yardage (12,083) and touchdown catches (85). He's one of only eight NFL receivers all time to reach 1,000 receptions.

This season found him losing his starting spot to Antonio Brown and posting his worst career stats line since his rookie season in 1998: 46 catches, two touchdowns and 381 yards receiving.

By day's end on Monday, though, Ward had posted on his Facebook page that he wasn't going to end his career with the Steelers' disappointing loss to the Denver Broncos in the first round of the playoffs. The former "Dancing with the Stars" champ will be back next year.

"Let me set the record straight: I have no plans on retiring right now," Ward wrote. "I want to win another Superbowl [sic]. I don't know where the media is getting this info from but rest assured that when I decide to retire, you'll hear it from ME first."

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25 comments

  • motownwvw5805
    motownwvw5805  •  4 months ago
    This is good news! He's got plenty of talent and plenty of catches left in him. He can teach the young guys how to catch balls across the middle and make the big play in the clutch!!!
  • LeeJay
    LeeJay  •  4 months ago
    He's got a few more years I'm sure. I hate him when he plays the Pat's but you have to respect his talent!
  • James
    James  •  Jermyn, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
    I believe if he comes in and helps he should stay another year. The help he has given to the young receivers shows every week. We don't need them going geto on us for years to come. Being humble and getting the job done is the way to go. I did see him open when he as in there so as long as he can get separation and block down field another year would be great. Hines is worth some respect as a player, except for that nonsense he did with the self proclaimed king in the White House that was pain brainless.
  • Betty
    Betty  •  Orlando, Florida  •  4 months ago
    Glad Hines Ward is staying with the Steelers.
  • Kyle
    Kyle  •  St Marys, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
    yay! I hope he come back. As a player OR coach!
  • Kunta Kanye Kinte West
    Kunta Kanye Kinte West  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  4 months ago
    Sugar Ray Lewis will just knock him out again and give him yet another concussion !!
  • Revolution
    Revolution  •  4 months ago
    @ the Baltimore fans: Pitt may be out of it (after losing 9 starters), but your team is going to be destroyed in Indy by the Saints. Wait and see.
    • Kunta Kanye Kinte West
      Kunta Kanye Kinte West 4 months ago
      Thats fine with me cause the Saints are my second favorite team since our Colts were stolen in the middle of the night. Actually my team is ANYONE playing the #$%$sburgh Squeelers !!!
  • Buckley's angel
    Buckley's angel  •  4 months ago
    He's my favorite Steeler and probably the 2nd most common jersey you see on fans next to Troy P. He's not flashy or fast, but he is reliable and great at opening up lanes for others with a smackdown. Arians wastes his talents though.
  • RodyG
    RodyG  •  Easton, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
    If he cannot be a Steeler I hope that he retires and becomes a coach for the team. His knowledge and leadership is eveident in the young receivers and they will not be the same team without #86 on the sideline!
  • John
    John  •  San Bruno, California  •  4 months ago
    You uncivilized jerk. Pittsburgh is consistently one of the most livable cities in USA.
  • MichaelP
    MichaelP  •  Dayton, Ohio  •  4 months ago
    Give Hines Ward a several more years- it's going to be his choice as to when he wants to retire. He's already bound for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton. I'd still like to see if he can either tie or break some of Marvin Harrison's historic receiving records, before he hangs up his helmet. Hines can add to his Hall of Fame resume in the meantime.
  • Kunta Kanye Kinte West
    Kunta Kanye Kinte West  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  4 months ago
    Ask him if he even remembers his last game against the Ravens when he suffered the brain injury from the Sugar Ray Lewis hit?? Oooooouuuuucccchhhhhh !!!
    • Clint A
      Clint A 4 months ago
      I'm sure he does...just like the many times he's laid out Ravens over the years (Ray included)
    • Kunta Kanye Kinte West
      Kunta Kanye Kinte West 4 months ago
      Yes, your right about that. The dirty crackbacks he had done on the Ravens finally got them to taget him. They wanted to make sure the dirtiest player in the NFL was finally paid back for years of cheapshots. Kinda reminds me of 2 years ago when Sugar Ray Lewis BROKE Rashard ( On the Mend ) Mendanhalls shoulder and put his silly #$%$ out for a year ! Case closed. Let him come back next year and he might really get hurt against the Ravens, like long term. The Ravens don't play around !!
  • Stingray
    Stingray  •  4 months ago
    He might not want to retire, but the Steelers sure don't need him for 2 million per season.
    • Goodell Sux Big Ones
      Goodell Sux Big Ones 4 months ago
      2 out of 120 million salary cap? That is not bad considering all that he brings, even as a back up.
    • RodyG
      RodyG 4 months ago
      I agree Kill Vick!!! He is a tremendous asset to the team and the WR corps,
  • C.O.
    C.O.  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  4 months ago
    Thought he retired last season
  • sundancekid
    sundancekid  •  4 months ago
    GR8...Hines should stay in the game...he is one of the best at his position, and will get his starter status back next season!! I am very happy with his decision to stay!!
  • Beelzebub
    Beelzebub  •  4 months ago
    Longtime Steelers fan and I like Hines Ward but, yes there is a but. He is too slow to even get separation from linebackers now. He lost a step and he wasn't fast to begin with. If he does come back next year, he will be relegated to the 5th receiver spot like he was at the end of the season. Not sure if he really wants to come back for that role but it is what it is.
  • Kunta Kanye Kinte West
    Kunta Kanye Kinte West  •  Baltimore, Maryland  •  4 months ago
    Good ! Come back again so Ray Lewis can wipe that smile from your silly face ONE MORE TIME with another vicious hit !! Can you say CONCUSSION????
  • K
    K  •  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  •  4 months ago
    Maybe he want's to earn a super bowl ring the right way. Without the referees help.
  • Gman 12
    Gman 12  •  4 months ago
    Join Mason, see ya go dancing with the stars cuz no super bowl in sight for many years to come
  • budman
    budman  •  4 months ago
    hope tomlin retires
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