The Steelers and Hines Ward are both denying reports that the team has decided to release the wide receiver. The NFL Network's Jason LaCanfora wrote that, according to his sources, "Ward won't be back." A source close to Ward, however, said no one from the Steelers has indicated to him that the team plans to release him. Also, Steelers sources told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that no decision has been made regarding Ward's future with the team.