Bentley's agent says the center has asked for and received his release from the Cleveland Browns. The 28-year-old Bentley passed a physical and a running test Monday and was cleared to practice with the team during its three-day minicamp this week.

There seemed to be a major disconnect between Bentley – who told the media upon his return that he wanted to be a starter this season in the NFL – and the Browns staff. Cleveland was uncertain Bentley could jump right back into a starting role after two years of inactivity. Since they couldn't come to an agreement, Cleveland did the honorable thing and let Bentley search out a starting opportunity elsewhere.

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The Cleveland Browns announced Tuesday that former Pro Bowl center has passed his physical and will rejoin the team. It's a great day for Bentley who – after signing a six-year, $36-million contract in 2006 – has missed the last two seasons after tearing apart his knee and undergoing two major surgeries.

Bentley suffered a torn patellar tendon in his left knee while blocking former teammate Ted Washington during the first day of training camp in 2006. After season-ending surgery, Bentley came down with a staph infection that required another surgery and he was never able to find his way back to the field.

How will Bentley's return affect Cleveland this season? Currently, the Browns are listed at 28/1 to win the 2009 Super Bowl…get all your NFL Football Futures in the Bodog Sportsbook today!