Gary Barnidge (ankle) inked a contract extension with the Browns on Thursday, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Barnidge (ankle) inked a contract extension with the Browns on Thursday, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

Analysis:

Barnidge was set to become an unrestricted free agent in the offseason, but the team took a proactive measure to prevent that from happening in the midst of the tight end's best season. It hasn't mattered what quarterback was throwing him the ball, as Barnidge has still produced 817 yards and seven touchdowns over the team's first 12 games. This bodes well for the future fantasy production of the potential Pro-Bowler, as there will likely be more quarterback fluctuation in Cleveland in the seasons to come.