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In a heartwarming display of affection, Joe Haden has decided to end his career just where it started. Drew Rosenhaus, the agent of Joe Haden, informed ESPN reporter Adam Schefter of this decision on Tuesday. Haden will reportedly sign a one-day contract with the Cleveland Browns, where he started his NFL journey 12 years ago.

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Haden played for the Browns for seven seasons starting from 2010 to 2017 as a cornerback. After that, the Browns’ management released him and he subsequently joined the Pittsburgh Steelers. Haden got his name included in the Pro Bowl team three times. Experts regarded him as one of the best cornerbacks in his prime.

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Closure of a noteworthy NFL career

The Cleveland Browns picked Joe Haden as the 7th pick overall in the first round of the 2010 NFL draft. Although he started his career as a backup, Haden soon rose to prominence through consistently impressive displays. In 2011, the Browns HC Pat Shurmur named him as the starting cornerback. Mild stuttering occurred in his career in 2012 when he tested positive for the performance-enhancing drug Adderall. As the consequence, the NFL authority suspended him for four weeks.

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However, Joe Haden scripted an amazing comeback with gritty displays while getting selected to the Pro Bowl teams for two consecutive seasons. Cleveland Browns released Haden in 2017 after he reportedly rejected a decrement in salary. The CB signed for the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a player there for five years.

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Joe Haden’s return to the Browns might overshadow the fact that he had quite a successful outing at Pittsburgh Steelers. Haden played his first playoff game for the Steelers. He also got selected for his 3rd Pro Bowl team while playing for the Steelers.

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Fans look back at the time they experienced watching the defensive star in action.

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Players come and go, but the memories that they create on-field remain forever. The nostalgia fans experienced after hearing about Haiden’s return to Cleveland carries proof that the NFL community will continue remembering him for years to come.

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Sangeet Bhattacharyya is an NFL author at EssentiallySports. He completed his Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Jalpaiguri Govt Engineering College. A passionate football fan, Sangeet supports the Green Bay Packers with all his heart, and is a huge fan of Aaron Rodgers. Sangeet also happens to be a huge movie buff who holds a reviewer position at Letterboxd, and is a dedicated David Lynch Fan. Aside from writing articles, his hobbies include singing and playing and following soccer in his free time, cheering on his beloved team Arsenal.

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