Ottawa Senators forward Bobby Ryan practiced Wednesday for the first time since entering the NHL/NHLPA player assistance program in November, the team announced.

The veteran winger, who hasn't played since Nov. 16, was medically cleared and is working on getting his conditioning back.

"It's like missing training camp ... he is a ways away but he took his first step," head coach D.J. Smith said, according to TSN's Brent Wallace.

There is no timeline for Ryan's potential return to the lineup.

Ryan, 32, is the Senators' highest-paid player with an annual cap hit of $7.25 million. He has two more years beyond this season remaining on his contract.

The New Jersey native recorded one goal and four points through 16 games before stepping away from the team.

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