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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski looks on during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Cruel twist: Browns lose coach for playoffs due to COVID-19

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield celebrates after the team defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Mayfield pushes Browns back into AFC playoffs, prominence

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Olivier Vernon (54) grimaces after an injury during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns lose DE Vernon for playoffs with torn Achilles tendon

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns' Malcolm Smith (56) tackles New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Browns fumble away first shot at playoffs amid wild weekend

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Browns inch closer to ending playoff absence with road win

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2019, file photo, then-Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens walks on the field during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cleveland. Freddie Kitchens was fired after one stormy season as Browns coach. On Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, he'll get at shot at some personal payback. Kitchens will call plays for New York on Sunday night against Cleveland after Giants offensive coordinator Jason Garrett tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Ex-Browns coach to call plays for Giants against Cleveland

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches late during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, in Cleveland. The Ravens won 47-42. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns learn tough lesson in gut-wrenching loss to Ravens

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Kendall Lamm (70) celebrates with running back Kareem Hunt (27) after Lamm caught a touchdown pass against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Browns step from shadows into spotlight during playoff push

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) passes against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Browns find rhythm, respect in signature win against Titans

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield throws the game ball to a fan in the stands after the Browns defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns gain strength, confidence in playing amid adversity

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns offensive tackle Jack Conklin (78) plays against the Houston Texans during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. The Cleveland Browns were forced to place three more players, including starting right tackle Jack Conklin and kicker Cody Parkey, on the COVID-19 list Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020, as they prepare for this week's home game against Philadelphia.(AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns place 3 more on COVID list, Garrett kept home “sick”

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns running backs Nick Chubb (24) and Kareem Hunt (27) walk off the field after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Cleveland. Cleveland's dynamic duo of backs combined for 230 yards and helped the Browns (6-3) chew up the final five minutes in a 10-7 win over the Texans. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

With Chubb, Hunt leading way, Browns cutting playoff path

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski watches from the sideline as his team plays against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Stefanski steady in first season, has Browns in playoff hunt

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - Cleveland Browns running back Nick Chubb runs with the ball in the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cleveland, in this Thursday, Sept. 17, 2020, file photo. Browns star running back Nick Chubb has been designated to return from injured reserve after missing four games with a sprained knee. Chubb got hurt in Cleveland's Oct. 4 win at Dallas. A Pro Bowler last season, Chubb rushed for 335 yards and four touchdowns in four games this season before getting hurt. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Mayfield out, Browns welcome Chubb back from knee injury

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) runs around Las Vegas Raiders tight end Darren Waller (83) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. Garrett injured his knee in the first quarter in the Browns 16-6 loss to the Raiders. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns catch break, Garrett’s knee injury not serious

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) catches the ball as Las Vegas Raiders free safety Lamarcus Joyner (29) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Cleveland. The Raiders won 16-6. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns show flaws in bad loss, reach bye looking better

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cincinnati Bengals' Darius Phillips (23) intercepts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham Jr. (13) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Better without Beckham? Stats say maybe; Mayfield disagrees

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns' Donovan Peoples-Jones (11) celebrates his touchdown reception with Jarvis Landry (80) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)

Big loss: Browns take first steps without injured Beckham

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Devin Bush (55) pressures Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said in the post game news conference that Bush suffered a significant injury to a knee later in the half. The Steelers won 38-7. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Mayfield feeling outside pressure after brutal day at Pitt

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Same old Browns? Cleveland can quiet critics in Pittsburgh

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press