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"It's an amazing feeling," Hughes said. "For the Cleveland Browns to have the faith in me and believe in me to sign me a year early, it's just a great feeling."
Hughes,Cheap Authentic Jerseys, an Ohio native who played at Cincinnati, has made seven starts and played in 36 career games. He's also been one of the team's most active members in the community.
The 6-foot-2, 320-pounder is considered one of the team's best run stuffers,Kurt Warner Cardinals Jersey, and his absence — and the loss of massive tackle Phil Taylor to injury — led to the Browns finishing last in rushing defense.
"I feel like not just me, but the team has a lot to prove," Hughes said. "I feel like we have a lot to do."
Injuries forced the Browns to play 10 starting lineup combinations last season. If they can stay healthy, the Browns have the pieces to be one of the AFC's better defenses.
Before he signed the extension, Hughes' contract was scheduled to expire following the 2015 season. Now he'll be under contract for the next five years.
On Friday, they decided to invest in him for the future.
"Being Ohio-raised my entire life,Jerseys NFL Wholesale China, being a Browns fan growing up and being able to live my dream out means everything," he said.
The versatile 25-year-old Hughes made three starts and played in just five games last season before he was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury. Hughes returned for the season finale at Baltimore and made a career-high seven tackles.
CLEVELAND (AP) — John Hughes didn't play as much as he wanted last season because of injuries. The Browns missed him.
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