Washington steps in for Ward
Pittsburgh Steelers12/02/2006 9:46 AM The Post-Gazette reports even without WR Hines Ward, the Steelers' passing game could still flourish against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Ward, the AFC's eighth-leading receiver with 57 catches, will miss only his second start in nine seasons tomorrow after having arthroscopic surgery to remove bone chips in his left knee Monday. That means WR Nate Washington, who has probably distinguished himself more for his drops than his catches this season, will make his first start against the Buccaneers. Read more