The Browns were ready to let Peyton Hillis go around midseason, but now they want to keep the running back.
Hillis missed five games with a hamstring injury and also skipped a contest because of strep throat in 2011.
Since then, though, Hillis has worked his way back into the team's good graces, according to a source.
Cleveland has until March 13 to sign him without other teams being able to bid on him.
Browns Now Want To Keep Peyton Hillis