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Hines Ward’s path to becoming NFL head coach starts in XFL

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Hines Ward FILE - Hines Ward, at the time the New York Jets' offensive assistant coach, walks on the field during the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., July 25, 2019. Ward is getting his first opportunity to be a head coach with San Antonio in the new XFL. The league relaunches in February 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File) (Seth Wenig/AP)

By ROB MAADDI, Associated Press

Hines Ward sees some Pittsburgh in San Antonio.

Ward, who played his entire 14-year career with the Steelers and was MVP of their Super Bowl win over Seattle in 2006, is getting his first opportunity to be a head coach with San Antonio in the new XFL.

The league relaunches in February 2023.

Ward got a taste of Texas fandom when he went to the UTSA-Houston game on Sept. 3. The Cougars won in triple overtime, 37-35.

The 46-year-old Ward had 1,000 catches for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns for the Steelers. He made four Pro Bowls and was part of two Super Bowl championship teams.

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