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No Hitner for Whitner: 'A lot of paperwork for one letter'

Published Apr. 30, 2014 4:30 p.m. ET

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Browns defensive back Donte Whitner admitted he thought of legally changing his name to Donte Hitner, but too much paperwork was required.

"I don't think it's a possibility," he said. "I don't want to change all my credit cards, mortgages and everything. It's a lot of paperwork for one letter."

Whitner, who was born and raise in Cleveland, said he's been able to tie back into the community and his former high school, Glenville, with Ted Ginn Sr. He said he's working with the Ted Ginn Foundation.

He's also enjoying picking up his two children, ages 6 and 7, and taking them to and from school.

"I enjoy when they ask me if one of their friends can get an autograph."

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Whitner also said he likes what he's seen of the Browns thus far.

"I like the type of attitude we have here and are developing as a team."

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