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Pittsburgh Steelers

1982/12/05 29

6-5 324

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the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2005 (3rd round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Steelers 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
career Total 76 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Behind the Steel Curtain

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Behind the Steel Curtain

Ward: 'I Want To Be Here, I Want To Play' comments 17

Even if Hines Ward Finishes His Career with Another Team, it Won't Tarnish His Legacy with the Steelers comments 63

S Mark Barron, CB Chase Minnifield Appear in Steelers Mock Drafts comments 45

Report Suggests Steelers May Release Hines Ward, Despite Ward's Offer To Take Pay Cut comments 125

Salary Cap Issues: What Decisions Are The Steelers Faced With in 2012, Part III comments 20

Salary Cap Issues: What Decisions Are The Steelers Faced With in 2012, Part II comments 111

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • A converted tight end. Very quick for an interior lineman of his size. Moves and slides well. Can block on the moves and plays with a very mean streak.
Flaws
  • Very inconsistent. Doesn't always stay in top shape. Lunges as a pass blocker and has concentration / technique lapses too often. Plays soft at times.
Career Potential
  • Average but reliable offensive lineman.
  • AwardsNFL - Super BowlNFL - Super Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

August 22, 2011 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
July 25, 2011 Declared free agent.
October 1, 2010 Ankle injury, out.
September 24, 2010 Ankle injury, out.
March 17, 2009 Re-signed as an unrestricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a two-year contract.
March 18, 2008 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a one-year contract.
July 28, 2005 Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers to a three-year contract.

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April 23, 2005 Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 3rd round (93rd overall) in 2005.

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