CLEVELAND — Safety Nick Sorensen signed a three-year contract with the Cleveland Browns today.

Sorensen, who excelled on special teams last season after joining Cleveland, played in nine games with the Browns in 2007. The 29-year-old ranked fifth on the team with 14 special-teams tackles, making a season-high four in a win over Baltimore on Nov. 18.

"Nick joined us midseason last year and did an excellent job on special teams and also provided veteran leadership," Browns general manager Phil Savage said. "He will be a part of our core special teams unit and serve as a quality backup safety."

An eight-year veteran, Sorensen has also played for St. Louis and Jacksonville.