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Ravens cornerback Samari Rolle has restructured his contract and is cleared to play for the 2008 season.

Rolle missed 10 games in 2007 because of seizures from epilepsy, as doctors worked to find the right medication to control them.

But Rolle says he has a clean bill of health, and his contract has been restructured around his playing time and conditions related to epilepsy. Rolle has three years remaining on his deal.

"Basically, if I play, I'm under the original conditions of my contract," Rolle said.

There was speculation that Rolle might be moved to the nickel, or fifth, defensive back position this season, but he has not heard that from new coach John Harbaugh or defensive coordinator Rex Ryan.

"I met with Coach Harbaugh recently, and nothing has changed except my locker, which is now a little closer to Todd Heap," said Rolle, laughing. "I feel I'm a starter, and I'm going to approach it that way until I'm told differently, or somebody beats me out.

"I expect the team to bring in a young cornerback, especially after what happened last year. I'm in my 11th year, and I think Chris [McAlister] is going into his 10th. But there are corners out there older than me starting and playing well, so I know I can still play at a high level."

When he did play last season, Rolle performed reasonably well, especially after a poor 2006 season.

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