Haden, who suffered a serious foot injury in 2021 before flirting with a return to the NFL this spring, will sign a one-day contract with the Browns before calling it quits. In seven seasons with Cleveland and five years with the Steelers, Haden made 148 starts and totaled 615 tackles, 29 interceptions. and two touchdowns. Haden, a first-round selection by the Browns in 2010, has three Pro Bowls to his name. He retires as the second highest paid cornerback in league history. 

Haden has been holding out for a long-term contract since March. Coming off an injury shortened 2021, Haden may have to settle for a prove-it deal at this stage of the offseason. The three-time Pro Bowler is likely to sign before training camp.

The writing has been on the wall for Haden after the Steelers added Levi Wallace and re-signed Arthur Maulet and Ahkello Witherspoon. Haden was healthy for 12 games last year, missing four weeks with a foot injury and spending time on the reserve/COVID list. The three-time Pro Bowler still views himself as a top corner and is holding out for a long-term deal in free agency.

C Kendrick Green also was activated, although he has been dealing with a calf injury and remains questionable for the season finale. Placed on the COVID list on Wednesday, Haden is benefitting from the new COVID protocol that allows for a quick return. He should be ready to go for a must-win game against the Ravens.