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Jamel White gets 4-year deal from Browns
Jamel White signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Browns on Tuesday, ending speculation he would be traded or released after having his best season in 2002.
The deal includes a $1.3 million signing bonus -- and peace of mind for White.
``It's great,''
the 26-year-old running back said. ``It's also a sense of relief to have it
off my back. I think I've paid my dues and played hard. I'm glad that it's done,
so I can just play football.'' NFL Tickets
White made the most of his playing time last season, rushing for 470 yards and
three touchdowns. He picked up another 452 receiving yards on a career-high
63 catches. NFL Tickets
When rookie running back William Green was struggling early in the season, White gave the Browns' offense some much-needed speed and a breakaway threat.
White's 63 receptions were the second-highest on the Browns last season, and the second most in club history by a running back. Greg Pruitt had 65 in 1981.