The Cleveland Browns have signed linebacker Kaluka Maiava, a fourth-round draft pick from Southern Cal.

Maiava, a Baldwin High alum, reported for the first day of Cleveland's rookie training camp yesterday. A second-team All-Pac 10 selection as a senior, Maiava had 66 tackles and an interception last season.

The Browns have signed four of the eight members of their rookie class. They are still in talks with first-round pick, center Alex Mack. He arrived in Cleveland yesterday but cannot participate in the team's rookie camp until he is signed.

The Browns veterans are required to report July 31.

49ERS

FIFTH-ROUND PICK DAVIS SIGNS ON

San Francisco has signed fifth-round draft pick Nate Davis, giving the quarterback a four-year contract.

The team also announced yesterday it has waived safety Lewis Baker.

Shaun Hill and Alex Smith will begin training camp next weekend competing for the starting quarterback job. Davis might become the fourth quarterback behind Damon Huard.

The 6-foot-2, 217-pound Davis attended Ball State.

ELSEWHERE

Eagles: Sean McDermott has replaced Jim Johnson as Philadelphia's defensive coordinator. The 68-year-old Johnson took an indefinite leave of absence in May to continue treatment for a cancerous tumor on his spine.

Dolphins: Rookie cornerback Sean Smith has signed a $3.166 million, four-year contract with Miami, said his agent, David Canter. Smith was a second-round draft pick out of Utah.

Bengals: Cincinnati will pay almost $250,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by fans who claimed they were being forced to buy tickets they didn't want. The suit settled this week was filed in 2004 by fans who agreed to buy club seat season tickets costing $1,250 to $2,600 but lost enthusiasm as the team continued to struggle. Those wanting to cancel the tickets were told they would have to pay through 2009.