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FILE - In this 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 Cleveland Browns are hiring Stefanski as their new coach, a person familiar with the decision told the Associated Press. Stefanski agreed to accept the position Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, a day after Minnesota was beaten by San Francisco in the NFC playoffs, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team has not announced the decision. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
AP source: Browns hiring Vikings OC Stefanski as next coach

By Tom Withers Jan. 12, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

El corredor de los Titans de Tennessee Derrick Henry corre para un touchdown de 53 yardas en el triunfo ante los Texans de Houston con el que aseguran su boleto a la postemporada el domingo 29 de diciembre del 2019. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Titans clinch playoff spot with 35-14 win over Texans

By Kristie Rieken Dec. 29, 2019 07:41 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he looks on. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By Joe Kay Dec. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back Clayton Fejedelem (42) tackles Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Browns' Landry says hip pain caused by fractured vertebrae

Brian Dulik Dec. 26, 2019 05:55 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Misery in Ohio: Browns, Bengals end woeful seasons together

By Joe Kay Dec. 26, 2019 02:41 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns-Bengals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:10 AM EST

Baltimore Raven quarterback Lamar Jackson hands off to running back Mark Ingram during an NFL football game against the Cleveland Brown at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019. (Warren Dillaway/The Star-Beacon via AP)
Top-seed Ravens to rest Jackson, Ingram & others vs Steelers

By David Ginsburg Dec. 23, 2019 05:56 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns' Kitchens blocking out loud noise about his future

By Tom Withers Dec. 23, 2019 03:02 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns were defeated by the Baltimore Ravens 31-15 in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns lose, playoff hopes gone, coach Kitchens may be next

By Tom Withers Dec. 22, 2019 07:18 PM EST

Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) scores past Oakland Raiders free safety Erik Harris (25) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Titans RB Henry downgraded to questionable for Saints game

Dec. 21, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Ravens-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 19, 2019 12:58 PM EST
BALTIMORE (12-2) at CLEVELAND (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m., CBS OPENING LINE - Ravens by 10 RECORD VS....

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) tries to elude the tackle of Arizona Cardinals cornerback Patrick Peterson (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Excitement to excuses: Browns again a December debacle.

By Tom Withers Dec. 16, 2019 05:13 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston signals during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
NFL Today, Week 15

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 10:52 PM EST

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans grab AFC South lead with 24-21 victory over Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 09:40 PM EST

Texans beat Titans 24-21 to grab first place in AFC South

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:54 PM EST
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Houston Texans grabbed control of the AFC South by beating the Tennessee Titans 24-21...

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) scrambles against the Tennessee Titans in the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 24-21. (AP Photo/James Kenney)
Texans takes AFC South lead with showdown win at Titans

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 08:29 PM EST

Cleveland Browns tight end Ricky Seals-Jones (83) celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Drake scores 4 TDs, Cardinals roll past Browns 38-24

By David Brandt Dec. 15, 2019 07:17 PM EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Cleveland Browns at Arizona Cardinals 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with referee Walt Anderson (66) in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
49ers lose in wild finish but end six-year playoff drought

By The Associated Press Dec. 15, 2019 11:27 AM EST