Cleveland Browns
FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper walks in the field during before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Panthers owner David Tepper says it’s important for team to have a solid contingency plan in place at quarterback next season given the uncertainty surrounding franchise QB Cam Newton’s bothersome right shoulder. (AP Photo/Don Wright, File)
Carolina Panthers at Pittsburgh Steelers 8/30/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:50 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 23, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens is shown before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as their coach. Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team’s interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing his contract and will be named Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999, said the person who spoke Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane, File)
Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns 12/23/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018 file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Vikings have appointed Kevin Stefanski as offensive coordinator, after his interim stint over the last three games of the season. The 36-year-old Stefanski was promoted on Dec. 11 to replace John DeFilippo, who was fired in his first season on the job amid persistent struggles by the Vikings in moving the ball. Stefanski was a candidate for the head coach vacancy with the Cleveland Browns, who instead picked their own interim offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings 12/16/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, Denver Broncos head coach Vance Joseph watches before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Denver. A person familiar with the interview says former Broncos coach Vance Joseph will interview to be Cleveland’s defensive coordinator under new coach Freddie Kitchens. Joseph will meet Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019 with Kitchens. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File)
Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos 11/19/2017

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE- In this Dec. 1, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Vikings interim head coach Mike Priefer watches from the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against Dallas Cowboys in Minneapolis. Former Vikings assistant Priefer will handle special teams for new Cleveland Browns coach Freddie Kitchens. Priefer, who was suspended three games by Minnesota in 2014 for an insensitive remark, released a statement Friday, Jan. 11, 2019, saying he is coming to Cleveland. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King, File)
Cowboys-Vikings 12/1/2016

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2018, file photo, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles throws during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. The Eagles and New Orleans Saints play in a divisional playoff game on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Philadelphia Eagles at Cleveland Browns 8/23/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, in Foxborough, Mass. McDaniels expects to be with the New England Patriots for at least another season. The Patriots offensive coordinator said Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, that “the book is closed” on him interviewing for other open head coaching jobs and that he is committed to New England moving forward.(AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)
Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots 12/2/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2017, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey, left, talks with owner Jimmy Haslam before an NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Cleveland Browns, in Cleveland. One week into their coaching search, the Browns are taking a timeout. After conducting interviews with seven candidates in seven days, general manager John Dorsey and members of the team’s search committee, which includes owner Jimmy Haslam, were not expected to meet with anyone on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, and could be evaluating their next move.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns 12/10/2017

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) warms up as snow falls before an NFL divisional football playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs 1/12/2019

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018 file photo, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay makes a call against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game in Glendale, Ariz. Two years to the day after McVay became the youngest head coach in modern NFL history, he will attempt to earn his first playoff victory Saturday night when the Rams (13-3) host the Dallas Cowboys (11-6) for a trip to the NFC championship game. The Rams already have won 24 games and two NFC West titles under McVay, and they’re just two more victories away from their first Super Bowl trip in 17 years. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Los Angeles Rams at Arizona Cardinals 12/23/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns offensive coordinator Freddie Kitchens talks to quarterback Baker Mayfield during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, in Cleveland. A person familiar with the decision says the Cleveland Browns are hiring Freddie Kitchens as their coach. Kitchens, who had a dazzling eight-week run as the team’s interim offensive coordinator, is finalizing his contract and will be named Cleveland’s ninth coach since 1999, said the person who spoke Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team is not commenting on the imminent hire. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Cleveland Browns 11/4/2018

Feb. 13, 2019 04:38 AM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff looks for a receiver during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Los Angeles. The Rams' offense has been among the NFL's best, with Goff and Todd Gurley running coach Sean McVay's innovative schemes to perfection for long stretches of the Rams' best regular season since 2001.(AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Los Angeles Rams 11/19/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2018, file photo, New England Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores watches his team warm up before an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, in Foxborough, Mass. The Dolphins have begun their search for a coach who’s ready to lose a lot this year. Patriots linebackers coach Brian Flores, the first candidate to interview for the Dolphins’ job, met with them Friday, Jan. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
Houston Texans at New England Patriots 9/9/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 2, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid, left, watches quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) warm up for the team's NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders in Oakland, Calif. The Chiefs (12-4) get this week to rest and relax, the byproduct of earning that first-round bye. They will learn this weekend whether they will face the Colts, Ravens or Chargers in the divisional round on Jan. 12, the first of what they hope will be two games at Arrowhead Stadium before the Super Bowl. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)
Kansas City Chiefs at Oakland Raiders 12/2/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:41 AM EST

File- In this Dec. 24, 2017, file photo, then-Detroit Lions coach Jim Caldwell watches during the first half of the team's NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati. The Browns have interviewed former Indianapolis and Detroit coach Caldwell for their job. Caldwell met Wednesday, Jan. 2, with general manager John Dorsey and others on the search committee at the team’s facility in Berea, Ohio. The team is confirming interviews after they are completed. (AP Photo/Gary Landers, File)
Detroit Lions at Cincinnati Bengals 12/24/2017

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams answers questions during a news conference after his team defeated the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game in Cleveland. Williams had his coaching interview with the Browns, who were impressed by him leading them to five wins this season. Williams went 5-3 as Cleveland’s interim coach after taking over when Hue Jackson was fired on Oct. 29. The 60-year-old Williams is the first candidate interviewed by general manager John Dorsey. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Carolina Panthers at Cleveland Browns 12/9/2018

Feb. 12, 2019 11:00 AM EST

Cardinals claim LB Vallejo off waivers from Browns

Feb. 05, 2019 05:43 PM EST
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have claimed linebacker Tanner Vallejo off waivers from the Cleveland Browns. Vallejo appeared in 13 games...

New England Patriots' Jason McCourty (30) breaks up a pass intended for Los Angeles Rams' Brandin Cooks (12) during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 53 football game Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Column: No love for the defense in Super Bowl 53

By Arnie Stapleton Feb. 05, 2019 02:05 AM EST

Andrew Luck of the Indianapolis Colts accepts the award for AP comeback player of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
Chiefs QB Mahomes honored as MVP and top offensive player

By Barry Wilner Feb. 03, 2019 02:42 AM EST

Coach of the Chicago Bears Matt Nagy accepts the award for AP coach of the year at the 8th Annual NFL Honors at The Fox Theatre on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul Abell/Invision for NFL/AP Images)
The Latest: Chiefs QB Mahomes wins NFL MVP award

Feb. 02, 2019 07:02 PM EST