PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers receiver and Super Bowl MVP Santonio Holmes today waived his right to a preliminary hearing on a misdemeanor marijuana charge stemming from an October traffic stop.

Holmes didn't comment after his brief appearance in Pittsburgh City Court.

The decision means Holmes must stand trial or work out a plea agreement with Allegheny County prosecutors. He remains free on bond.

Pittsburgh police said Holmes had three marijuana-filled cigars in his vehicle when he was pulled over Oct. 23. Police say Holmes was cooperative and alerted officers to the drugs.

The 24-year-old player is charged with possession of a small amount of marijuana. The charge carries 30 days' probation and a fine, far less than the one-year maximum for other third-degree misdemeanors in Pennsylvania.

By The Associated Press