FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — The New York Jets have hired former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward as a full-time offensive assistant.

The 43-year-old Ward is the Steelers’ career leader with 1,000 catches, 12,083 yards receiving and 85 touchdown catches. He played 15 seasons for Pittsburgh, and helped the franchise win two Super Bowl titles. Ward also worked as a coaching intern for the Steelers during training camp in 2017.