"The Browns cut ties with running back Jamal Lewis Wednesday, but he'd seriously consider playing for a Super Bowl contender in 2010, his agent Mitch Frankel said.

The Browns terminated his contract with one year remaining. He was due $2.4 million in base salary and a $1.5 million bonus this season.

"Jamal was kind of expecting this to happen, given where the organization is at this time and where he is in his career," said Frankel. "But he would give serious thought to playing again next season if he feels healthy and he has a legitimate shot to go to the Super Bowl. He hasn't won one in 10 years and would like another chance."

In a statement from his representatives, Lewis said, "I would like to thank [Randy] Lerner and the Browns family for giving me the opportunity to play three years with an organization that has such a rich tradition. My teammates, the fans, and the community were great. I plan to evaluate my future and have not made a final determination on whether I will be playing football next season."

Browns coach Eric Mangini said in a statement, "I enjoyed getting to know Jamal and having the opportunity to coach him last season. We want to thank him for his contributions to the Cleveland Browns and wish him nothing but the best moving forward." "