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Eric Steinbach officially out for season

Eric Steinbach, Marcus Benard

Cleveland Browns guard Eric Steinbach (65) watches from the sidelines with linebacker Marcus Benard (58) during the opening practice at NFL football training camp in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, July 30, 2011. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)

AP

Browns guard Eric Steinbach was placed on injured reserve Tuesday after undergoing surgery on his back.

The news ends speculation about Steinbach’s season, was in doubt over the weekend. We have to wonder if it will end Steinbach’s Browns career as well.

The nine-year veteran signed a seven-year, $49.5 million contract with the Browns back when Phil Savage and Romeo Crennel were running the team.

The Browns are on the hook for $6.25 million this year to Steinbach.