Hines Ward to end hold out - reporting to camp

[Baclava]

Ward to report to camp; new deal expected

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward is reporting to camp and ending his holdout at the urging of head coach Bill Cowher, sources close to the team and player told ESPN's Chris Mortensen.

The team will reciprocate by resuming negotiations on a new contract in hopes that a deal can be struck by the end of the week.

The team has called news conference for 6:45 p.m. Monday at Heinz Field, where the Steelers host the Philadelphia Eagles in an 8 p.m. game on ESPN.The Steelers have Tuesday off and Ward is expected to report to practice on Wednesday barring any dramatic changes

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2134929


Nothing here saying he's signed anything...but the rumor from NFL live is a 6 year $48M deal with a $8M signing bonus...

[livetohike]

1. It was nice to see his smile along the sidelines last night

and a surprise. I turned the game on and there he was!

GO STEELERS!

[dajoki]

2. i never saw a player...

who looks like he loves playing the game as much as Hines Ward.

[livetohike]

3. He is always smiling, no matter what

He is a real joy to watch play. I'm glad he is back.