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Thu, 15 May 2003 14:05:16 -0700

Updating ongoing reports, ClevelandBrowns.com reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) has announced his plan to retire from the NFL. Miller suffered a season-ending Achilles’ injury last season.

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Tue, 13 May 2003 04:08:58 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Associated Press reports a doctor has advised free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) to call it quits as a result of his Achilles’ tendon injury. The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Miller will announce his retirement as early as Tuesday, according to a source.

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Sat, 10 May 2003 08:32:10 -0700

The Akron Beacon Journal reports the Cleveland Browns have withdrawn their offer to free agent LB Jamir Miller and told Miller’s agent, Leigh Steinberg, that they’d be going in a different direction. The Browns were looking to utilize Miller as a situational pass rusher, while Miller is looking to be an every-down player.

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Tue, 06 May 2003 22:01:31 -0700

Associated Press reports free agent LB Jamir Miller’s agent, Leigh Steinberg, is still hopeful that Miller will re-sign with the Cleveland Browns, who appear to be the only team interested in him. Steinberg added that they will explore other options if they cannot work out a deal with Cleveland. Steinberg also said retirement talk is premature and Miller plans to play this year. They plan to talk with the Browns again this week to try to hammer out a deal.

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Tue, 06 May 2003 04:46:51 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) is pondering retirement, Cleveland Browns president Carmen Policy said Monday. Apparently, Miller’s decision would be financially driven and not related to his injury situation.

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Wed, 30 Apr 2003 05:10:42 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) will serve as a part-time player if he decides to re-sign with the Cleveland Browns. Head coach Butch Davis would plan on using him primarily as a pass-rushing defensive end on third downs.

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Mon, 28 Apr 2003 05:44:05 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns will work to get free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) re-signed this week.

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Sun, 27 Apr 2003 12:50:35 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Ravens most likely dropped out of the race for free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) with the selection of Arizona State DE Terrell Suggs. “I haven’t heard from him in two weeks, [and] I won’t be calling him tonight,” said Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome.

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Wed, 23 Apr 2003 05:00:05 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun reports Baltimore Ravens officials said they will not withdraw their offer to free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns), but they also said they couldn’t guarantee a contract will be on the table after the NFL Draft this weekend.

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Wed, 23 Apr 2003 00:00:28 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Akron Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Browns president Carmen Policy is growing increasingly frustrated by the indecision of free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns). Policy said the team isn’t likely to increase its offer to Miller, and his indecision could cause them to reduce their proposal. “I think what we’re going to do is put the Jamir Miller matter on hold,” Policy said. “If Jamir’s not of a mind that this is a situation that has to get done, we’re willing to honor that attitude.”

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Sat, 12 Apr 2003 08:17:56 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Ravens and free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) were not able to work out a deal by Friday night. However, the Ravens’ officials remain optimistic that they can still sign Miller.

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Sat, 12 Apr 2003 08:17:47 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) hasn’t ruled out re-signing with the Cleveland Browns. The Browns, however, still do not have enough salary cap room to re-sign him so he may be willing to wait for them to open enough room to work out a deal.

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Sat, 12 Apr 2003 08:17:39 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports the Kansas City Chiefs are no longer in the hunt for adding free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Sat, 12 Apr 2003 08:17:27 -0700

The Baltimore Sun reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are no longer in the hunt for adding free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Thu, 10 Apr 2003 06:14:34 -0700

The Beacon Journal reports the Baltimore Ravens continue to negotiate with free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns). The team, as reported, hopes to have him under wraps before the end of the week. However, the sticking point so far appears to be the length of the contract, which isn’t believed to be a big issue.

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Wed, 09 Apr 2003 04:46:52 -0700

Updating previous reports, the Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Ravens could land free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) by default. His two other suitors – the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Kansas City Chiefs – recently signed high profile defensive players, which could have eliminated them from signing Miller. The Ravens hope to get Miller under contract by the end of the week.

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Thu, 03 Apr 2003 05:55:23 -0800

The Tampa Tribune reports the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are interested in free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) and might bring him in for a visit soon.

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Wed, 02 Apr 2003 15:22:32 -0800

BaltimoreRavens.com reports the Baltimore Ravens were impressed by free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns). He was in town Wednesday visiting with the Ravens.

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Wed, 02 Apr 2003 05:51:57 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) will visit with the Baltimore Ravens this week. Miller could sign with the Ravens if he passes a physical.

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Sat, 29 Mar 2003 05:42:44 -0800

The Baltimore Sun reports the Baltimore Ravens have a strong interest in free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns), who could visit with the team as early as next week.

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Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:35:23 -0800

Jeff Schudel reports for the Morning Journal a Cleveland Browns source said "minimal talks" have begun between Browns president Carmen Policy and agent Leigh Steinberg. He represents free agent LB/DE Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Mon, 24 Mar 2003 01:15:03 -0800

The Kansas City Star reports the Kansas City Chiefs may visit with free agent OLB Jamir Miller (Browns) at some point.

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Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:04:55 -0800

Jay Glazer, of SportsLine.com, reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) said he plans on bulking up his weight so he can also play both linebacker and defensive end next season.

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Tue, 11 Mar 2003 17:50:45 -0800

Zac Jackson reports for ClevelandBrowns.com Cleveland Browns President and CEO Carmen Policy said the team wants to re-sign LB Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Sat, 08 Mar 2003 09:15:30 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) was dejected-sounding on Friday when saying nothing is going on between him and the Cleveland Browns. He said it’s time for him to start looking at other teams. “It appears to me that they don’t want me back,” Miller said. He said he could start visiting with teams as early as Saturday.

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Sat, 08 Mar 2003 09:15:19 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the Kansas City Chiefs are speculated to be interested in free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Sat, 08 Mar 2003 09:15:13 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot, of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, reports the New England Patriots are speculated to be interested in free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns).

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Sat, 08 Mar 2003 08:25:59 -0800

Mary Kay Cabot reports for the Plain Dealer free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) could start his free agent visits as early as later Saturday. He would not say which teams he will visit, but the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots are rumored to be interested. "If I see something I like, I'll sign with another team," he said. "I don't think it's going to be a situation where I get an offer and then see if the Browns will match it."

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Fri, 07 Mar 2003 06:08:20 -0800

Jeff Schudel reports for the News Herald the Cleveland Browns are still negotiating to re-sign free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns). He was released earlier by team in a cap-savings move.

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Sat, 01 Mar 2003 09:46:48 -0800

The Plain Dealer reports free agent LB Jamir Miller (Browns) is disappointed the Cleveland Browns cut him on Thursday without making an attempt to keep him. "It's hard for me to say right now that I'm no longer a Cleveland Brown," he said. Miller's agent, Leigh Steinberg, said he's received calls from four teams interested in Miller, but the linebacker has hopes of returning to the Browns. Steinberg said Miller will not visit other teams "until it becomes impossible for him to work out a deal with Cleveland."

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Thu, 27 Feb 2003 15:07:26 -0800

The AP reports the Cleveland Browns have released LB Jamir Miller.

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Wed, 26 Feb 2003 09:27:24 -0800

Updating previous stories, the Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller made one last pitch to the team to work out a long-term contract before he becomes a free agent. Miller's plea came in a meeting last week with Coach Butch Davis, according to two sources who had talked to Miller. Miller reportedly told Davis he wished to finish his career in Cleveland. Miller said he would forget the $14 million roster bonus the team owes him by Friday; and he wanted to work out a contract. Davis' response was not what Miller wanted to hear.

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Thu, 06 Feb 2003 04:42:21 -0800

Updating previous reports, the Akron Beacon Journal reports the Cleveland Browns are apparently willing to let LB Jamir Miller test the free agent waters before they try to re-sign him. Miller has a base salary of $3.975 million for next season, which might be too high for the Browns to pay, not to mention the $14 million roster bonus he’s due. Team president Carmen Policy did say the team would like to re-sign Miller, but it looks like that won’t happen before free agency begins.

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Sat, 18 Jan 2003 09:37:46 -0800

Updating a previous story, Tony Grossi reports for the Cleveland Plain Dealer that Cleveland Browns’ LB Jamir Miller wants to remain in Cleveland and has reclaimed Leigh Steinberg as his agent. As previously noted, Miller is due a $14 million dollar bonus by Feb. 28. If not paid, he’ll become a free agent. Miller would like to have a long-term contract negotiated that will allow him to retire as a Brown. Steinberg is reported to have a good relationship with Browns’ CEO Carmen Policy, which could improve the chances of a long-term deal.

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Fri, 17 Jan 2003 07:46:55 -0800

The Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller is due a $14 million roster bonus on February 27. The team must pay him that amount, or he becomes a free agent. Browns president Carmen Policy, speaking through spokesperson Todd Stewart, confirmed the existence of the bonus but declined to comment further. Miller and agent Leigh Steinberg feel Miller can find his true worth on the free agent market. His $14 million bonus plus Miller's $3.975 million salary would mean he would account for almost $18 million of the team's 2003 salary cap. Coach Butch Davis recently addressed Miller's status with the team by saying he didn't know what to expect from him given his Achilles' injury.

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Fri, 20 Dec 2002 10:03:40 -0800

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller (Achilles’) said he sprinted at about three-quarter speed recently for the first time since having a ruptured Achilles’ tendon.

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Wed, 14 Aug 2002 20:26:50 -0700

Zac Jackson reports for ClevelandBrowns.com DE Arnold Miller has assumed LB Jamir Miller’s role as rush end in the Browns nickel defense at practices this week. He is working hard to learn the position. “It’s pretty much like a defensive end, but there’s a whole lot of responsibility,” Arnold Miller said. “I have to commend Jamir for playing linebacker and rover and defensive end, because there is a lot that you have to know. You have to know the drops, the games, the schemes."

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Mon, 12 Aug 2002 22:56:41 -0700

ClevelandBrowns.com reports LB Anthony Denman is temporarily the starting OLB in place of injured LB Jamir Miller. As noted, Miller is out for the year.

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Mon, 12 Aug 2002 15:18:52 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have announced LB Jamir Miller (Achilles') has underwent successful surgery at the Cleveland Clinic to repair his torn Achilles' tendon. He's expected to make a complete recovery in 5-6 months.

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Mon, 12 Aug 2002 12:13:18 -0700

The Cleveland Browns have announced they have placed LB Jamir Miller (Achilles’) on the injured reserve list, officially ending his season.

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Mon, 12 Aug 2002 07:09:51 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports the Cleveland Browns will use a plethora of LBs to replace injured strongside LB Jamir Miller (Achilles’). Head coach Butch Davis did not mention specifically who will line up in Miller’s place at practice Monday, but did say there are plenty of guys who have the opportunity to get lot of playing time.

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Sun, 11 Aug 2002 22:59:16 -0700

The Associated Press, as an update to previous stories, reports Cleveland Browns coach Butch Davis has confirmed LB Jamir Miller (Achilles') will miss the entire 2002 season. Davis said Miller will have surgery Monday morning, and will need 5-to-6 months to make a total recovery.

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Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:59:58 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns LB Marquis Smith has been working as the top backup at strongside linebacker behind Jamir Miller (Achilles’). Head coach Butch Davis mentioned just about every backup LB on the team as a possible replacement for Miller.

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Browns | Miller Suffers Torn Achilles'

Sat, 10 Aug 2002 19:58:38 -0700

ClevelandBrowns.com reports Cleveland Browns strong-side LB Jamir Miller (Achilles') suffered a torn Achilles' tendon during Saturday night's game against the Minnesota Vikings. The team isn't sure how long Miller will be sidelined but he could be lost for the entire season.

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Sat, 27 Jul 2002 13:04:34 -0700

The Akron Beacon Journal reports Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller is close to receiving a new deal that could reward him with up to $1 million in incentives if he duplicates last year’s Pro Bowl season. Miller wanted his former deal ripped up but the Browns have discussed incentives that would reward him for solid play.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:13:52 -0700

Zac Jackson reports for ClevelandBrowns.com that Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller attended mini-camp on Tuesday. Miller participated with the first-team defense.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2002 13:01:26 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns LB Jamir Miller has not attended the team's off-season conditioning program due to a contract dispute. David Dunn, Miller's agent requested a restructured contract of $29 million, a four-year deal that included a signing bonus in excess of $12 million. Brown's President and CEO Carmen Policy said there's nothing that can be done to the basic contract for the year 2002. The Beacon Journal reports the dispute may be a non-issue as Miller has never threatened to holdout. While he was not present for any voluntary practices, Miller does not have to be in attendance.

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Tue, 11 Jun 2002 13:00:07 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns LB Dwayne Rudd may be shifted from his weak-side linebacker position to strong-side linebacker spot if LB Jamir Miller continues to no show due to his contract dispute. Head coach Butch Davis said the coaches have considered this move.

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Sun, 09 Jun 2002 08:42:42 -0700

The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Cleveland Browns head coach Butch Davis has been pleased with the play of LB Ben Taylor, who has been working at strong side linebacker due to Jamir Miller not being present. Davis said Taylor will have a chance to make a significant contribution at linebacker and on special teams this year.

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Wed, 05 Jun 2002 18:27:36 -0700

Cleveland Browns.com reports the only player to consistently miss the team's QB school practices is LB Jamir Miller. "I’m not angry, but I wish he was here," coach Butch Davis said. "I think he benefited from it last year. There are things that we would like for him to be working on. From a mental standpoint he’s losing reps at it, perfection at it, and opportunities to learn." Asked if Miller’s absence was solely based on the linebacker’s desire for a new and richer contract, Davis said, “I have no idea. He hasn’t been around to talk to or to ask."

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