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Hines Ward returns to practice

Hines Ward, Joe Greene

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward, right, talks with Steelers Hall-Of-Fame defensive tackle Joe Greene during NFL football training camp Saturday, July 30, 2011, in Latrobe, Pa. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

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The Steelers didn’t sign Jerricho Cotchery after his visit Sunday, but they did add a receiver to the practice field.

Hines Ward passed his physical and will come off the PUP list Monday; he’s been out with a thumb injury. Ed Bouchette of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette also spotted Emmanuel Sanders without a boot on, as the second-year receiver recovers from his latest foot surgery.

If Ward can get ready for Week One -- and he has plenty of time -- the Steelers probably don’t need to pick up a free agent wideout.