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Impact of some of NFL’s first-round picks at a glance

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku celebrates after scoring a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Big swing: Browns go from winless to almost winners in 2018

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Bengals-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2018, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals special assistant to the head coach Hue Jackson, right, points something out to head coach Marvin Lewis during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers in Carson, Calif. Jackson returns to Cleveland on Sunday, for the first time since he was fired by the Browns on Oct. 29. (Kareem Elgazzar/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, File)

Boo Hue: Jackson set for frosty homecoming in Cleveland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018, file photo, Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby, center, celebrates his touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals with cornerback Isaac Yiado, left, and defensive back Will Parks (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, in Glendale, Ariz. The Broncos head into the game at Oakland on Monday, Dec. 24, needing to win their final two games of the season to avoid their first back-to-back losing campaigns since 1971-72. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)

Broncos look to salvage .500 season as Raiders limp to end

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans (12) battle for the loose ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018 in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

VanVleet hits go-ahead 3-pointer, Raptors beat Pacers 99-96

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Gregg Williams speaks with umpire Clay Martin (19) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Williams building strong case to be Browns’ next head coach

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Antonio Callaway (11) celebrates his touchdown with teammate David Njoku (85) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 15, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)

Cleveland Browns beat injury-plagued Broncos 17-16

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Correction: White Sox-Indians Trade story

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2018, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Jake Bauers bats during the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Edwin Encarnacion has been traded to Seattle and first baseman Carlos Santana has returned to the Indians in a three-team deal that also involved Tampa Bay. The Rays got infielder Yandy Diaz and minor league right-hander Cole Slusser from Cleveland. The Indians also acquired first baseman Jake Bauers. The swap came Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018, at the close of the winter meetings. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Encarnacion to Mariners, Santana to Indians in 3-team trade

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield walks off the field after the Browns defeated the Carolina Panthers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Bold Browns refuse to let go of improbable playoff dream

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Tristan Thompson shoots over Washington Wizards' John Wall during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Collin Sexton, Tristan Thompson help Cavaliers rout Wizards 116-101

By Steve Herrick - Associated Press

Panthers-Browns Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman, right, from Turkey, shoots over Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Curry’s 42 leads Warriors past Cavs in faux Finals rematch

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2017, file photo, Oklahoma head coach Lincoln Riley, right, talks with quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against TCU, in Norman, Okla. The Browns rookie quarterback Baker Mayfield believes Riley is ready to make the jump to the NFL. Mayfield played for Riley in college and has a strong relationship with his former coach. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki, File)

Mayfield believes OU’s Riley ready for coaching jump to NFL

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Green Bay Packers head coach Mike McCarthy reacts to a call made on the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Green Bay, Wis. McCarthy was fired as head coach following the game. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps)

McCarthy’s connections to Browns could lead to Cleveland job

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Alec Burks (10) dunks with 3.2 seconds remaining to give the Cleveland Cavaliers a 99-97 win over the Brooklyn Nets in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Howard Simmons)

Burks’ late dunk seals Cavs’ 99-97 win over slumping Nets

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Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) makes contact with Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Bobo Wilson (85) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, in Tampa, Fla. Jackson was called for pass interference giving the Buccaneers the ball on the one-yard line. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)

Ron Rivera takes over defensive play-calling for Panthers

By Steve Reed - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield passes in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, in Cincinnati. With a chance to further legitimize themselves as no longer being the “same ‘ol Browns” and with the playoffs still a possibility, the Browns go on the road to visit the Houston Texans, who have won eight straight games and have perhaps the NFL’s best defensive front. (AP Photo/Frank Victores, File)

Big time: Browns playing rare significant late-season game

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Boston Celtics forward Gordon Hayward (20) drives against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Alec Burks during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 30, 2018, in Boston. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Irving scores 29 as Celtics rout Cavs 128-95

By DOUG ALDEN - Associated Press