Atlanta ( CNN ) -- The agent for NFL star Hines Ward , arrested on a driving under the influence of alcohol charge in Georgia , said Saturday he is confident that the facts will show his client was not impaired . Ward , a 35-year-old Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver , was released after posting a $ 1,000 bond , according to a jail record in DeKalb County . `` ( Ward ) cooperated fully with the police and truthfully answered all of their questions , '' agent and manager Andrew Ree said . `` We are currently in the process of ascertaining all the facts , '' Ree continued in a statement . `` From our preliminary investigation we can tell you that we are confident that the facts will show that Hines was not impaired by alcohol while driving . However , Hines is deeply saddened by this incident and apologizes to his fans and the Steelers organization for this distraction . '' Ward also is known for winning the latest season of ABC 's `` Dancing with the Stars . '' He has two Super Bowl rings , was the most valuable player in Super Bowl XL and was selected four times for the NFL Pro Bowl . Ward was born in South Korea and grew up in Georgia . His Helping Hands U.S. Foundation focuses on improving literacy among children , according to his website . He also has a foundation in South Korea targeting discrimination against biracial children . Friday , Hines posted items on his Facebook page about his habit of texting while driving .
NEW : Agent says preliminary investigation shows Ward was not impaired . NEW : Player apologizes to his agent . Hines Ward was released after posting $ 500 fine . The Steelers wide receiver is a ` ` player with the Stars '' ' .