Browns sign McKinney, cut fullback Smith
CLEVELAND (AP) The Cleveland Browns signed offensive lineman Seth McKinney to a one-year deal Wednesday, when they also terminated fullback Terrelle Smith's contract before he was due a roster bonus at the end of the week.
McKinney started 34 games in five seasons with the Miami Dolphins, but missed all of last season after having neck surgery. The 6-foot-3, 310-pounder can play guard and center.
His addition will help the Browns' offensive line, which was thinned by injuries last season. Cleveland has made its line a priority during free agency and has already re-signed center Hank Fraley and given Eric Steinbach -- one of the best players in this year's free-agent class -- a seven-year, $49.5 million contract.
McKinney started 13 games at center in 2005 and was part of a Miami offensive line that yielded just 26 sacks. He was drafted in the third round of the 2002 draft out of Texas A&M.
Smith, who has blocked for a 1,000-yard rusher in five of his seven seasons, joined the Browns as a free agent in 2004.
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Browns sign McKinney, cut fullback Smith
Browns sign McKinney, cut fullback Smith
Browns sign McKinney, cut fullback Smith
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