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PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Steelers arent ready to part ways with Hines Ward just yet. Packers Davante Adams Black Jersey . General manager Kevin Colbert said Monday the team has had "internal discussions" on what to do with the franchises all-time leading receiver, but no decision has been made. NFL.com reported last week the Steelers were planning to release the 35-year-old Ward, who took on a diminished role last season behind Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders. Ward posted on his Facebook page Saturday that hes willing to restructure his contract in hopes of finishing his career with Pittsburgh. Ward has two years remaining on his current deal at a cost of about US$4 million a season. The 14-year veteran became the eighth player in NFL history to reach 1,000 career receptions last season. Cornerback Ike Taylor and linebackers Lawrence Timmons and LaMarr Woodley have agreed to restructure their contracts in hopes of getting under the salary cap. Colbert said the team is in the middle of making free agent evaluations and wont make any move on Ward until that process is complete. "That will give us an idea about what else is out there, where we stand with restructuring contracts and what we will have to do as far as possibly terminating people, both immediately and after the fact if we decide we want to add some players (in free agency)," Colbert said. Ward is coming off a season in which he finished with 46 receptions for 381 yards and two touchdowns, his lowest totals in each category since he was a rookie in 1998. The 2006 Super Bowl MVP -- who also won "Dancing With the Stars" last spring -- is one of only two receivers in league history to reach 1,000 receptions and win at least two Super Bowls. Colbert also said Monday injured running back Rashard Mendenhall likely will start the 2012 season on the physically unable to perform list while he continues to rehab the torn ACL in his right knee from the regular-season finale against Cleveland. Packers Aaron Rodgers Limited Jersey . The major league service time required for arbitration this off-season was 2 years, 122 days, according to calculations by the commissioners office and the players association. Packers Jordy Nelson Limited Jersey . Howards plan worked. He had 17 points and 10 rebounds by halftime on the way to a 26-point night to help the Rockets cruise to their third straight win, a 119-98 victory over the Kings. Howard also had 13 rebounds and four blocks and James Harden added 24 points and nine assists before the pair went to the bench for the fourth quarter. SAN JOSE, Costa Rica -- Costa Ricas Alajuelense defeated Motagua of Honduras 1-0 on Thursday to move into first place in Group A of the CONCACAF Champions League. Jonathan McDonald scored on a header in the 27th minute as the referee ignored protests from Motagua players who claimed he was offside. Alajuelense now has 12 points, three ahead of Mexicos Morelia and the Los Angeles Galaxy. Luis Lopez had Motaguas only real chance in the 57th, but struck his shot straight at the Alajuelense goallkeeper. Carl Bradford Packers Jersey. Alajuelense dominated possession against a second string Motagua, which is 0-5 in the tournament. On Wednesday in Group A, the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Mexicos Morelia 2-1. Morelia hosts Alajuelense on Oct. 18 and Motagua plays the Galaxy on Oct. 20 in the final games in the group. Also, Mexicos Santos Laguna and the Seattle Sounders qualified for the last eight of the competition. The final round of matches in the group stage will be held Oct. 18-20. ' ' '