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Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens, left, watches during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)

One, done: Browns fire Kitchens after disappointing season

By Tom Withers - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches his team prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Beating Ravens again could save Kitchens’ job with Browns

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason Garrett shouts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

NFL coaching carousel started spinning early this year

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions during a news conference after an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Don Wright)

Worn out? Loss puts Kitchens’ future with Browns in jeopardy

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens speaks at a news conference at the NFL football team's training camp facility, Monday, Nov. 18, 2019, in Berea, Ohio. Browns star defensive end Myles Garrett has not yet scheduled the appeal for his indefinite NFL suspension for striking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Rudolph with a helmet.(AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Browns take first steps without suspended star Myles Garrett

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens answers questions after an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, in Cleveland. Kitchens sold cars in Alabama before he got into coaching. So at least he’s got a fallback plan. The Browns’ first-year coach, whose selection was met with some skepticism because of his lack of experience, could be down to his final games if Cleveland doesn’t turn around a season that has derailed after beginning with sky-high optimism.(AP Photo/David Richard, File)

Getting hot for Kitchens as Browns fail to reach potential

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens speaks after an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, in Denver. Cleveland dropped its fourth straight game Sunday, losing 24-19 to the Broncos. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, FIle)

Pain, no gain: Browns stumbling in season sliding away

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 8, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns' Baker Mayfield, left, smiles as he talks with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. during the second half of an NFL preseason football game against the Washington Redskins in Cleveland. Beckham believes the Browns offense will come around. Until then, he’s going to defend Mayfield. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

OBJ has Mayfield’s back, believes Browns close to breakout

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (95) sacks San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Browns relieved Garrett incident with punching fan not worse

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield rushes for a 10-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

No. 1 pick to No. 1 in picks, Browns QB Mayfield struggling

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Seattle Seahawks free safety Tedric Thompson (33) intercepts pass for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Jarvis Landry (80) in the end zone during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Baffling Browns reach bye at ‘crossroads’ after home loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) is sacked by San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Kwon Alexander, left, and K'Waun Williams during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Oct. 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Shaken: Mayfield, Browns bruised after blasting by 49ers

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) gestures after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. The Browns won 40-25. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Browns silence critics, go from second-guessed to 1st place

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) disrupts a pass intended for Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

Browns coach: Choke of OBJ doesn’t belong in NFL game

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) looks to throw under pressure from Los Angeles Rams defensive end Dante Fowler during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Picked 6: Mayfield taking heat for early season struggles

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens watches during the second half of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)

Browns’ Kitchens won’t give up play calling after ‘bad’ loss

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 23, 2019, file photo, Cleveland Browns strong safety Damarious Randall (23) is shown during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in Tampa, Fla. The Browns could be missing several starters Sunday night when they face the defending NFC champion Los Angeles Rams. Tight end David Njoku (wrist), linebacker Christian Kirksey (chest), right tackle Chris Hubbard (foot) and safeties Damarious Randall (concussion) and Morgan Burnett (leg) missed practice Thursday, Sept. 19, 2019.(AP Photo/Jason Behnken, File)

Browns could be without starting secondary against Rams

By BRIAN DULIK - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns' Christian Kirksey (58) celebrates with Myles Garrett (95) after Garrett sacked New York Jets' quarterback Luke Falk (8) during the second half of an NFL football game Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Browns could be missing several starters Sunday against Rams

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns' Odell Beckham (13) runs during the second half of an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Monday, Sept. 16, 2019, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Browns better under bright lights, but many problems remain

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield sits on the sidelines during the second half in an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Titans won 43-13. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)

Browns appear overhyped, reckless in penalty-filled debut

By TOM WITHERS - Associated Press