According to Hines, he replied that after reading thousands of tweets, emails & comments on his Facebook, he couldn't find it in his heart to ever play for another team and so he decided to do the... more

According to Hines, he replied that after reading thousands of tweets, emails & comments on his Facebook, he couldn't find it in his heart to ever play for another team and so he decided to do the right thing and retire a Steeler for life. Now that's class....some of these young punk athletes should take a lesson and learn from him! *Hines Ward = Class Act*

Yesterday our Hines gave his emotional farewell speech. I'm so disappointed in the Rooney's right now I could puke. The entire city of Pittsburgh is soo freakin disappointed at what they did to him... more

Yesterday our Hines gave his emotional farewell speech. I'm so disappointed in the Rooney's right now I could puke. The entire city of Pittsburgh is soo freakin disappointed at what they did to him and how they did it. It's just not right!

Hines Ward will be missed dearly as much for his smile as well as his talent! I wish him all the best!!

Incredible Person with a Million Dollar Smile! A Steeler Asset for 14 Years. Will be missed by Steeler Nation. His Fans will set records for attendees when he gets inducted into the Football Hall of... more

Incredible Person with a Million Dollar Smile! A Steeler Asset for 14 Years. Will be missed by Steeler Nation. His Fans will set records for attendees when he gets inducted into the Football Hall of Fame. Kudos to Hines for all he has done for our Youth. I had hoped the Anti - Bullying efforts would be adopted across the US - Our Country Sure Does Need It!!

Steeler great retires the right way...as a Steeler

Glad you retired a Steeler Hines, it wouldve killed me to see you in something other than black and gold

Happy Retirement Hines! Steeler for Life!!! <3 # 86!!!

WR Hines Ward announces his retirement. "Today, I'm officially retiring a Pittsburgh Steeler."

Announcing his retirement. Wow. Sad.

Happy 36th Birthday Hines. I hope a good team picks you up. AWESOME PLAYER

He's gonna be missed by the steeler's

Kind of pissed he's leaving steeler nation but hey atleast he wanted to leave as a steeler <3 but it kind of shady how they just letting him go ..

Hate to see him leave the Steeler nation.

I'm so sad he's been cut by the Steelers.

I can't believe they left him go.....nice way to treat someone who gave their heart and soul.....creeps...they will be sorry...

Looks like he's being released by the Steelers...

Ward to the Jets maybe??? Id rather have Randy Moss, but Ward in the locker room would probably help out...

How about coming to Da Bears????

Steelers will release WR Hines Ward
www.foxnews.com/sports/2012/02/29/steelers-to-release-hines-ward/

Sad to see hines go. One of best FOOTBALL players of all time on and off the field. Not to mention a pretty good dancer!

Sad day to see steelers release him. Site they didn't want to but had to be done. One of greatest FOOTBALL players of all time

Hines, is one of the best to ever play the game. <3

Sad to see you leave the Steelers!

Colbert said the team is in the middle of making free agent evaluations and won't make any move on Ward until that process is complete.

"That will give us an idea about what else is out there... more

Colbert said the team is in the middle of making free agent evaluations and won't make any move on Ward until that process is complete.

"That will give us an idea about what else is out there, where we stand with restructuring contracts and what we will have to do as far as possibly terminating people, both immediately and after the fact if we decide we want to add some players (in free agency)," Colbert said.

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team has had "internal discussions" on what to do with the franchise's... more

The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet. General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team has had "internal discussions" on what to do with the franchise's all-time leading receiver, but no decision has been made.

NFL.com reported last week the Steelers were planning to release the 35-year-old Ward, who took on a diminished role last season behind Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders.

Ward posted on his Facebook page Saturday that he's willing to restructure his contract in hopes of finishing his career with Pittsburgh. Ward has two years remaining on his current deal at a cost of about $4 million a season.

The 14-year veteran became the eighth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions last season.

Cornerback Ike Taylor and linebackers Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley have agreed to restructure their contracts in hopes of getting under the salary cap.

Colbert said the team is in the middle of making free...

You can see Hines in the new Dark Knight Rises trailer

Not playing 2day & hez kinda cute *tehehe*

Hines Ward makes that catch 5 years ago.. #slippin #steelers