On October 22^nd, 2006 against the Denver Broncos cornerback Gary Baxter went in the air to try and knock down a routine jump-ball type pass. When he came down, he landed in a manner that tore the patella tendon in both his left and right knee. Doctors would later prognosticate that walking in the future would be difficult for Baxter and his playing days were certainly over. Gary Baxter had other plans.

On Monday July 30^th, 2007 Baxter strolled out of the Browns training facility as freak of nature those in modern medicine. He trotted onto the practice field and participated in his first workout to prepare for the 2007 season. Baxter had done the impossible.

"His mission was to prove everybody wrong when they told him he wouldn't be able to make it back,"  said Browns Coach Romeo Crennel. "He's been working fanatically to try to get back. The fact we're even talking about him being able to practice says a lot about his resolve."

General manager Phil Savage speculates that Baxter is approximately 2 weeks before participating in full contact drills. He concurs with the sentiments regarding his being on the field in general "The medical staff and myself are excited with how far he's come."

September 9^th is the Browns opener against the rival Pittsburgh Steelers. Baxter has all intentions of being a part of it. While his spot as a starter at corner may not be waiting for him, it is believed expected that the Browns will use Baxter in nickel situations and slide him at safety, where he played extensively before transitioning to a shutdown corner early in his career in Baltimore with the Ravens.

Wherever and whenever he gets his shot, it will be unprecedented.  Much like Baxter after his first workout, "This is uncharted waters, and I’m writing the script."