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Carolina Panthers head coach Steve Wilks watches during the first half an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Column: Six Degrees of Wilks connects dots of NFL racism

By Paul Newberry Jan. 27, 2023 03:10 PM EST

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith observes a moment of silence with Texans and Indianapolis Colts players before their NFL football game in support of Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Texans' Caserio begins search for 3rd coach in three years

By Kristie Rieken Jan. 09, 2023 08:39 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) scores on a pass play during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Watson, Browns regroup following season shaped by suspension

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2023 07:52 PM EST

FILE - Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods celebrates a sack during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Cleveland, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022. Criticized all season for a unit that underperformed, dealt with injuries and didn't always complement Cleveland's offense, Woods said Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, he wants to come back next season. “I hope I get the opportunity, but that’s not my decision,” said Woods, one of Kevin Stefanski's first hires three seasons ago. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)
Browns fire defensive coordinator Joe Woods after 3 seasons

By Tom Withers Jan. 09, 2023 08:55 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) is sacked by Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi during the second half of an NFL football game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
At 7-10, Browns short of expectations for 2nd straight year

By Dan Scifo Jan. 08, 2023 08:13 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after a sack during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Steelers beat Browns 28-14 but miss out on playoffs

By Will Graves Jan. 08, 2023 04:25 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates an interception with teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Steelers still eyeing playoffs as Browns visit in finale

By Will Graves Jan. 05, 2023 05:37 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris, right, celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver George Pickens (14) in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore, Fla., Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Steelers going for playoff spot as Browns visit in finale

By The Associated Press Jan. 05, 2023 04:44 PM EST

Cleveland Browns safety Grant Delpit (22) celebrates his interception with cornerback Greedy Williams (26)during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Watson gives Browns glimpse of future with 3-TD performance

By Tom Withers Jan. 02, 2023 06:07 PM EST

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Amari Cooper (2) gets past Washington Commanders safety Darrick Forrest (22) to score a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Amari Cooper shows value to Browns with 2 TDs vs Commanders

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 01, 2023 05:25 PM EST

Washington Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Wentz, Commanders lose to Browns, eliminated from contention

By Stephen Whyno Jan. 01, 2023 03:57 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Deshaun Watson preaches patience in early stages with Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 29, 2022 06:02 PM EST

Washington Commanders head coach Ron Rivera speaks with an official in the first half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
Carson Wentz, Commanders continue playoff chase vs. Browns

By Stephen Whyno Dec. 29, 2022 04:50 PM EST

Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 17

By Brandon Gdula Dec. 28, 2022 07:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after the second half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. The Saints won 17-10. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Analysis: Some NFL teams won't reap reward for poor seasons

By Arnie Stapleton Dec. 27, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks off the field after losing to the New Orleans Saints, 17-10, in an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Bitter cold loss leaves Browns outside playoffs once again

By Tom Withers Dec. 26, 2022 03:28 PM EST

Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) is stopped by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Prince Emili (57) 'during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns, Deshaun Watson eliminated from playoff chase

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2022 06:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) reacts after his 12-yard rushing touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Saturday, Dec. 24, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Saints overcome deficit, bitter cold to beat Browns 17-10

By Tom Withers Dec. 24, 2022 04:12 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson celebrates his touchdown pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Brrr-owns, Saints set to battle each other, frigid elements

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2022 04:32 PM EST

El quarterback de los Browns de Cleveland Deshaun Watson lanza un pase en el encuentro ante los Ravens de Baltimore el sábado 17 de diciembre del 2022. (AP Foto/Ron Schwane)
Saints, Browns brace for brutal cold with slim playoff hopes

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2022 12:03 PM EST