Hines Ward Extends with Steelers Until 2013

Hines Ward of the Pittsburgh Steelers has played a vital role in two Super Bowl championships. As a reward, Ward signed a four-year contract extension with the Steelers that will pay him more than $20 million.
The 33-year-old wide receiver will now be under contract until after the 2013 season. Prior to this extension, Ward was going to be a free agent after the end of the 2009 NFL season.
Even as Ward’s speed has declined, he remains a very good wide receiver. He’s regarded by many as the best blocking wideout in the NFL and he has a knack for coming …read more