Alex Mack Opts Out Of Contract

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AP Source: Browns' Mack voids contract, becomes free agent - CLEVELAND (AP) A person familiar with the decision says Browns Pro Bowl center Alex Mack is voiding the final three years of his contract and will become a free agent.

Mack was set to make $24 million over the next three years, but chose to opt out of the deal, said the person who spoke Wednesday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the talks.

Mack may still re-sign with the Browns, who value him as one of their best players and a building block for the future.

A former first-round draft pick, Mack is one of the NFL's top interior linemen. Mack was able to secure a five-year, $42 million contract, which included $18 million guaranteed, from the Browns in 2014 after the club used the transition tag on him. Jacksonville signed Mack to an offer sheet, which the Browns matched.