Hines Ward, Steelers agree on extension

Best news of the day is that WR Hines Ward will have the chance to retire as a Steeler, having agreed to a four- or five-year contract extension that virtually assures he will never play for another team. The deal should also give the Steelers much-needed cap relief, as Ward was scheduled to earn $5.8 million in salary in 2009 with a cap number of $8.55 million.