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Friday, March 14, 2008
CLEVELAND — Browns defensive back Gary Baxter, determined to become the first NFL player to make it back from two torn patellar tendons, signed a one-year free agent contract with Cleveland on Thursday.
Baxter's amazing comeback fell a little short last season. He defied doctors' predictions that his career was over by returning to the practice field in July. But he never got back the strength in his knees, which he injured freakishly while defending a pass against Denver in 2006.
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The Browns finally placed him on injured reserve on Oct. 23. Baxter has played in just eight games since signing a six-year, $30 million free-agent deal in March 2005.
The Browns also signed fullback Charles Ali. The 6-foot-2, 265-pounder earned a roster spot last season as an undrafted rookie free agent. He played in 13 games on special teams.
