Report: Hines Ward won’t be back with Steelers

[Big Bid'Ness]

Fromrofootballtalk

As the Steelers scramble to clear cap space, a $4 million chunk could be opening up in one fell swoop.

Jason La Canfora of NFL Network reports that the Steelers won’t bring back veteran receiver Hines Ward for a 15th season with the team.

In 2011, Ward slid down the depth chart, which makes him way too expensive for his current contribution level. Also, even if he cuts his pay down to the veteran minimum, he’s in danger of occupying a position that ordinarily would require the wideout to play special teams.

In the end, the Steelers may try to “retire” Ward, the same way offensive coordinator Bruce Arians “retired.”

 

[cruzg24]

Smart move by the Steelers, they have a lot of good young fast WR's that are way better than Ward. They need to clear some cap space up to pay those dudes.

 

[RipCity32]

Dude should just hang it up.

 

[bestkeptsecret13]

Can't see him playing anywhere else. My moneys on retirement.

 

[elcheato]

Probably my least favorite player of all time. Cheeseburger will pass him when he retires though.

 

[TTN2810]

How much do you wanna bet when he gets the news he'll still be smiling?
Dude can never, not smile. It's really creepy.

 

[Lake Louise]

He can deny it all he wants, this is the final piece before retiring.