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FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) and strong safety Damarious Randall celebrate after a 28-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL football game, in Cleveland. Mayfield threw a season-high three touchdown passes as the Browns ended a four-game losing streak with their best all-around performance in years. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns much better, show promising growth under Williams

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb (24) rushes for a 92-yard touchdown as Atlanta Falcons linebacker Foye Oluokun (54) misses the tackle in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Falcons flop, lose momentum after ugly 28-16 loss to Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 10

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) gets around Sacramento Kings guard Buddy Hield (24) for a basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Yeater) **FILE**

Jimmy Butler going to 76ers from Minnesota

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine, right, shoots against Cleveland Cavaliers guard David Nwaba during the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Chicago. The Bulls won 99-98. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

LaVine, Archidiacono help Bulls edge Cavs 99-98

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers' Cedi Osman (16) leans a shoulder into Charlotte Hornets' Kemba Walker (15) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Charlotte, N.C. The Cavaliers’ list of injured players continues to grow. Starting forward Cedi Osman will miss at least one game with back spasms, the fourth Cleveland player sidelined by an injury. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)

Cavs’ painful season worsening as Osman joins injury list

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns linebacker Christian Kirksey (58) is injured during the first half of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday,, in Cleveland. The Browns lost two defensive starters after placing linebacker Christian Kirksey and cornerback E.J. Gaines on injured reserve. One of the team’s captains, Kirksey hurt his hamstring in the second quarter of Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Gaines was also hurt, sustaining his second concussion in three weeks. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Browns lose defensive starters Kirksey, Gaines to injuries

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Police: Suspect sought in slayings of teen and her father

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FILE - In this April 19, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns general manager John Dorsey answers questions about the draft during a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility in Berea, Ohio. Dorsey is heading the team’s search for a new coach. Owners Dee and Jimmy Haslam recently fired coach Hue Jackson, who won just three of 40 games over two-plus seasons. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak, File)

Browns GM Dorsey to lead search for team’s next coach

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running back Duke Johnson (29) breaks free from Kansas City Chiefs strong safety Jordan Lucas (24) for a 19-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Back on track: RB Duke Johnson re-emerges for Browns in loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) attempts a two-point conversion as Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Allen Bailey (97) makes the tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. The attempt failed. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns lose defenders, drop fourth in row to end rough week

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

NFL Today, Week 9

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates a 1-yard touchdown by running back Kareem Hunt during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Magic Mahomes: KC quarterback throws 3 TDs, Chiefs go to 8-1

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Browns coach Hue Jackson meets with reporters after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh. Jackson, who was fired this week, disputes owner Jimmy Haslam’s assertion there was “internal discord” on the team’s coaching staff. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Fired Browns coach disputes owner’s claim of ‘discord’

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 8, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) dribbles to the basket during the first quarter of a preseason NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers in Cleveland. Unhappy with his new role, Smith said he hopes the team trades him. Smith hasn’t formally requested a trade, but said Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, that Cleveland’s front office knows he wants out. (AP Photo/Scott R. Galvin, File)

Unhappy JR Smith wants Cavaliers to trade him

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Denver Nuggets' Juan Hernangomez (41) drives around Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Nov. 1, 2018, in Cleveland. The Nuggets won 110-91.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Hernangomez, Paul Millsap lead Nuggets past Cavs 110-91

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press

Chiefs’ Schwartz will return to Cleveland with streak intact

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2018 file photo, Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half of an NFL football game, in Tampa, Fla. Mayfield called coach Hue Jackson’s mid-season firing as his “welcome to the business” moment. Mayfield and his teammates regrouped Wednesday, Oct. 31 two days after Jackson and offensive coordinator Todd Haley were both dismissed by owner Jimmy amid turmoil within Cleveland’s coaching staff. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Mayfield ready to lead Browns through midseason turbulence

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 30, 2018, file photo, Cleveland Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, in Kansas City, Mo. The Indians have picked up their $9.75 million contract option on Carlos Carrasco for next season. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Indians exercise contract option on starter Carrasco

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Cavaliers' Rodney Hood dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Drew crew: Cavaliers end slide, beat Hawks 136-114

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press