bye-bye to ‘first season’” (Canton Rep) - “The man with two first names gladly represents the Browns’ tale of two seasons ... and what everyone pulling for Cleveland hopes Season No. 2 will become.”“Browns designate Terrance Mitchell to return from injured reserve” (PFT) - “Mitchell was placed on injured reserve after four games due to a broken wrist Cleveland Browns T-Shirts , but will have a chance to make it back to the active roster.”“Former Cleveland Browns LB Clay Matthews named 2019 Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist” (WKYC) - “Clay Matthews has been named as one of the 25 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019.”“Stadium raffle under way for TeamCribbs Foundation” (cleveland.com) - “Raffle drawing date for a mini FirstEnergy Stadium by architectural student David Resnik is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 17.”NFL:“Injuries: Joe Flacco (hip) sits out Ravens practice” (NFL.com) - “Will Joe Flacco be ready to return by this Sunday? The Ravens quarterback did not practice Wednesday after missing last Sunday’s game with a hip injury.”“Raiders’ Derek Carr says he doesn’t want first pick in the draft” (ESPN) - “While the Oakland Raiders are in the running for the top pick of next April’s NFL draft, quarterback Derek Carr has other plans.”“Chiefs’ odds climb over Rams despite loss in Monday night’s classic” (CBS) - “Week 11 gave us an instant classic https://www.brownsfanshop.com/hats , with the Rams emerging victorious against the Chiefs in a 54-51 shootout that saw more than 1,000 yards of offense.”“Seahawks WRs lead league in TD celebration creativity” (AP) - “The conversation takes place throughout the week inside the Seattle Seahawks training facility. A group of four or five throwing out suggestions and discussing whether their idea can actually be executed.” BEREA, Ohio (AP) — Browns rookie Denzel Ward remains in concussion protocol after getting hurt in Sunday’s loss at Houston.Ward got injured in the first half and did not return in Cleveland’s 29-13 loss to the Texans Cleveland Browns Hoodie , who won their ninth straight game.Interim coach Gregg Williams said Ward was initially checked for a neck “stinger” before he was evaluated for a head injury. The No. 4 overall pick in this year’s draft, Ward has three interceptions this season.Williams has been critical of Ward’s tackling in the past and said the former Ohio State star needed to be lower before he took contact.Williams said defensive tackle Larry Ogunjobi is still being evaluated for a biceps injury. Ogunjobi also got hurt in the first half and kept playing before sitting out the second half.It’s too early to say if either Ward or Ogunjobi will be available Sunday when the Browns (4-7-1) host Carolina.