Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after sacking the quarterback during game against the Dallas Cowboys at Levi’s Stadium on October 8, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers defeated the Cowboys 42-10.

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Week 6 of the 2023 NFL season is here, and the football action this Sunday is hot. In an early game, the undefeated San Francisco 49ers (5-0) travel to Cleveland to face the 2-2 Browns. San Francisco may have a 9.5-point advantage coming into the game, but the Cleveland Browns have the league’s top-ranked offense.

Will today’s matchup be another blowout win for the 49ers? Or will the Cleveland Browns score an upset? You’ll have to watch today’s game to find out.

When does the San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns game begin?

The Week 6 game between the San Francisco 49ers and Cleveland Browns will be played Sunday, Oct. 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET (10:00 a.m. PT). It will air live on Fox, and stream on the services listed below.

How to watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns game

While most cable packages include Fox, it’s easy to watch the game if Fox isn’t included in your cable TV subscription, or if you don’t have cable at all. Your best options for watching are below. (Streaming options will require an internet provider.)

Stream the game on Sling TV for half price

If you have don’t have cable TV that includes NBC, ABC, Fox or ESPN, one of the most cost-effective ways to stream live NFL football this year is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer offers access to the NFL Network, local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available) and ESPN with its Orange + Blue Tier plan. Also worth noting: Sling TV comes with 50 hours of cloud-based DVR recording space included, perfect for recording all the season’s top NFL matchups.

That plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer is currently offering a 50% off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. You can learn more by tapping the button below.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue tier:

• There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
• You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
• All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.

Upgrade to Sling TV’s Sports Extra package

Sling TV has a new offering for the 2023 NFL Season called Sports Extra. This souped-up package is designed for NFL and college football super-fans, with access to NFL Redzone, ESPN, NFL, SEC, ACC, PAC 12, Big10 and Longhorn Networks.

There’s a great deal on Sling TV Sports Extra going on right now: You can get four months of Sling TV Orange + Blue + Sports Extra for $219. It’s the most cost-effective way to stream most NFL games this year.

You can learn more about Sling TV and Sports Extra by tapping the button below.

Watch the 49ers vs. Browns game with FuboTV

You can also catch the game on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox, NBC, ESPN, NFL Network, NFL RedZone and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s games.

To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Fox, so you know, offers Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox”; while ESPN is the home of “Monday Night Football.” ABC airs some “MNF” games, too. 

In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. FuboTV starts at $75 per month for the Pro tier (includes NFL Network); the $100 per month Ultimate tier includes NFL RedZone.

Top features of FuboTV:

• The Pro tier includes 169 channels, including NFL Network; the Ultimate tier includes 289 channels, including NFL RedZone.
• FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch live sports, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
• All tiers come with 1,000 hours of DVR recording.

Watch the San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns game on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+. It’s priced at $77 per month.

Watch local NFL football live with a digital HDTV antenna

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If you’re cutting the cord to your cable company, you’re not alone; in fact, you are in luck. You can still watch the NFL on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDYC channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox and PBS.  Here’s the kicker: There’s no monthly charge.

Anyone living in partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital TV antenna may not pick up a good signal – or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch college football without paying a staggering monthly fee.  Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable (or your cable company gets in a squabble with a network).

This amplified HDTV antenna, claims to have a 50-mile range and offers 36 channels. It’s rated 4.0 stars by Amazon reviewers.

Said one Amazon customer, “When the price of this antenna dropped to $50, it was competitively priced with what you would find on the shelves at your local Radio Shack. If you’re considering this product, you’re probably already questioning your cable television bill and are looking around for a cheap way to get the Big 3 plus Fox and PBS. This antenna delivered that for us right out of the box.”

Watch the 49ers vs. Browns game on your phone with NFL+

If you want to catch the game on your phone — and all the amazing football ahead this season — check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously. A seven-day, free trial is available.

Top features of NFL+:

• You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
• NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
• Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

2023 NFL Season Week 6 Schedule

The 2023 NFL Season Week 6 schedule is below. All times listed ET. The game you see broadcast locally will depend on your geographical area.

Thursday, Oct. 12

Sunday, Oct.15

• Baltimore Ravens vs. Tennessee Titans, 9:30 a.m. (NFL Network) 
• Carolina Panthers vs. Miami Dolphins, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• New Orleans Saints vs. Houston Texans, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• Washington Commanders vs. Atlanta Falcons, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• Indianapolis Colts vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00 p.m. (CBS)
• Seattle Seahawks vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1:00 p.m. (CBS, ABC*)
• Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• San Francisco 49ers vs. Cleveland Browns, 1:00 p.m. (Fox)
• New England Patriots vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m. (CBS)
• Detroit Lions vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 4:25 p.m. (Fox Sports, You Tube Primetime/NFL Sunday Ticket)
• Arizona Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4:25 p.m. (Fox)
• Philadelphia Eagles vs. New York Jets, 4:25 p.m. (Fox)
• New York Giants vs. Buffalo Bills, 8:20 p.m. (NBC)

Monday, Oct. 16

• Dallas Cowboys vs. LA Chargers, 8:15 p.m. (ABC, ESPN)

Storylines We’re Following This NFL Season

Important dates to remember: 

• The 2023 NFL regular season runs today through Jan. 7, 2024. 
• Playoffs are scheduled for January 13 through Jan. 28, 2004.
• Super Bowl LVIII is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2024 in Las Vegas.

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Will Dak get to the Super Bowl (or close)? The Dallas Cowboys were off to a splashy 2023 season start, 3-1 coming into Week 5. QB Dak Prescott promised to throw less picks than last season when he led the league for picks thrown. He’s at four this season. Cowboys fans hope he makes good on his promise.  But Dak’s bigger focus is taking the Cowboys to the Super Bowl. Judging by the Cowboys’ performance in Week 5, getting past the mighty San Francisco 49ers this season is going to be tough. But then again, it is for everybody.

Taylor Swift is the only thing bigger than the NFL: While Swifties were quick to ‘ship Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift  after the Eras Tour star showed up at Arrowhead Stadium during the Kansas City Chiefs Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears, Tay Tay herself seems all-in on her budding romance with the Chiefs superstar tight end. The Taylor-effect on the NFL has been massive, from Kelce gaining over half-a-million new Instagram followers in a day, to the NFL finding an entirely new fan base in Taylor-loving younger women — a coveted audience for the league.  The NFL has fully embraced the league’s newest ambassador, friendship bracelets and all, much to the chagrin of Kelce who admitted on his podcast the league has “gone too far” with its Swelce/Kelswift coverage.  

That 49ers defense is dangerous: Brock Purdy silenced naysayers last season when he took over after both QBs Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo suffered season-ending injuries. Coach Shanahan traded Lance and gave Purdy the starting job this season with little trepidation that the last pick of the 2022 NFL Draft had what it takes. Shanahan’s decision has paid off five weeks in, the team is undefeated and Purdy shows full command of the team. But the 49ers Nick Bosa-led defense is what could take this team to the Super Bowl. The Niners came into Week 5 one of two undefeated teams remaining with no sign of slowing down.

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CLEVELAND (WJW) — Breezy conditions greeted players for the start of the Cleveland Browns game against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium, and it was a sloppy and physical game from the get-go.

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49ers easily marched down the field on the Browns going 84 yards in just five plays to take an early 7-0 lead after a TD run by Christian McCaffery

P.J. Walker threw an interception on his first drive ever for the Browns. But Cleveland’s defense shut down the 49ers on San Fran’s next drive as it started to rain in the first quarter.

Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins missed a 47-yard field goal. 49ers led 7-0 after the first quarter.

San Fran added to their lead with a 25-yard field goal and are up on the Browns 10-0 in the 2nd quarter.

Walker hit Amari Cooper for a 58-yard pass and the Browns are in San Fran territory with seven minutes left in the 2nd quarter. Kareem Hunt scores on a 16-yard TD run as the Browns pull closer trailing the 49ers 10-7.

San Fran’s star wide receiver Deebo Samuel did not returned to the game after leaving the field with an apparent shoulder injury in the 1st quarter.

The 49ers lead Browns 10-7 at the half which featured hard-hitting and stubborn defenses by both teams.

Rolling into the third quarter, the Cleveland Browns were able to tie the game with a nice 42-yard field goal from Hopkins. And we’ve got a whole new ballgame. More good news came for the Browns in the third quarter with Martin Emerson Jr. picking off Brock Purdy moving the ball into 49ers territory.

While that pick didn’t lead to much for the Browns, the team was able to take the lead for the first time in the game a little bit later, with Hopkins making another 40-plus-yard kick right through the uprights, moving the score to 13-10.

The 49ers are now without RB Christian McCaffrey with an oblique injury, along with Deebo Samuel already out.

And into the fourth quarter, with an interception by the 49ers, the team was able to capitalize on it with one play from the 10-yard line. With a good kick, the West Coast team leapt back in front 17-13.

Hopkins steps up again when the Browns offense couldn’t get down the field the way they wanted. His 50-yard field goal moved the score to 17-16.

The wild game continued with multiple big penalties for the 49ers, but the Browns weren’t able to score a touchdown. Thankfully, Hopkins came through once again, moving the score to 19-17.

With the 49ers unable to make a good kick (or touchdown) in the end zone, the Cleveland Browns make the big upset Sunday.

See photos from the game below:

CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: A Cleveland Browns watches their team play against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)CLEVELAND, OHIO – OCTOBER 15: PJ Walker #10 of the Cleveland Browns attempts a pass during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns Stadium on October 15, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) is congratulated by quarterback PJ Walker (10) after scoring against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Here’s the list of Browns injured or not activated for Sunday’s game.

• INACTIVES:
• #4 QB Deshaun Watson
• #19 WR Cedric Tillman
• #25 CB Kahlef Hailassie
• #33 S Ronnie Hickman
• #57 DE Isaiah McGuire
• #62 DT Siaki Ika
• #75 G Joel Bitonio

With Deshaun Watson missing his second straight game with a bruised right shoulder, P.J. Walker will make his Cleveland debut. Walker made seven starts over three seasons with Carolina and was moved ahead of rookie Dorian Thompson-Robinson earlier this week. Thompson-Robinson threw three interceptions while filling in for Watson two weeks ago.

49ers QB Brock Purdy threw a career-high four TD passes last week to improve to 10-0 as a starter in the regular season.

FILE 0 Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson walks on the field during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Cleveland. Watson is not practicing again as he continues to be slowed by an injured right shoulder, leaving his status for Sunday’s game against unbeaten San Francisco in question. Watson, who sat out Cleveland’s game on Oct. 1, is dealing with a bruised rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)

San Fran defensive end Nick Bosa has had back-to-back stellar seasons but so far this season Bosa only has 1 1/2 sacks through five games.

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In their overall series, the Browns are 7-2 at home against San Fran and won three straight in Cleveland

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The Cleveland Browns welcome the San Francisco 49ers to Cleveland Browns Stadium this Sunday for their Week 6 matchup. 

San Francisco is currently undefeated and looking to remain atop the National Football League’s power rankings. 

Keep an eye on these three 49ers as they look to keep their perfect season alive. 

3. Brock Purdy, QB 

Mr.Irrelevant has been nothing but relevant this season. 

Purdy is eighth in passing yards with 1,271, one of two starting quarterbacks not to throw an interception, and has nine passing touchdowns. 

The Iowa State product has no problem moving the chains, Purdy has thrown for 66 first downs through five weeks, which is fifth most in the NFL. 

Look for Purdy to use any one of the many weapons surround he has at his disposal on his stacked offense to get the 49ers into the endzone early and often. 

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This past season was yet another disappointment for the Cleveland Browns as they finished 7-10. Deshaun Watson was suspended for the first 11 games, so the results might’ve been different had he been out on the field for the entire season.

Watson is going to be under center for all 17 games this season barring an injury, which should give the team a confidence boost and tip the scale in the Browns direction.

In order for Watson to be the difference maker that Cleveland wants him to be, he’s got to be in sync with head coach Kevin Stefanski as well as offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Stefanski and Van Pelt need to develop an offense that fits Watson’s skill set so that he’s in the best position to lead the Browns to wins.

Over the past few seasons, the Browns have been a very run-heavy team (the 2021 Browns were almost identical to the 2019 49ers), but that could be because Stefanski felt limited in what offensive plays he could run with Baker Mayfield as his quarterback. Now that Watson is the quarterback, the playbook should open up and be more diverse.  

Recently, there have been murmurings that free agent wide receiver Deandre Hopkins could sign with the Browns. Adding Hopkins to the offense would give Stefanski, Van Pelt, and Watson that go-to option in tight ball games.

Hopkins and Watson played together in Houston, and they’re both Clemson alumni. If the Browns were to sign Hopkins, he would slide in as the No. 1 wide receiver, pushing Amari Cooper down to No. 2 and Donovan Peoples-Jones down to the No. 3 wide position.

Hopkins, Cooper, and Peoples-Jones have different, complementary skill sets which Watson could utilize when it comes to facing certain opponents this season. For example, when the Browns host the 49ers in Week 6, that could be a matchup that is tailored to Cooper, or when the Browns visit the Broncos in Week 12, that could be a matchup that is tailored to Hopkins (again, this is contingent on Hopkins actually signing with the Browns).

Running back Nick Chubb and tight end David Njoku would play into a dynamic offense, offering the Browns other matchup advantages throughout the season. 

Last season, from Week 4 to Week 7, the Browns lost four consecutive games against the Falcons, Chargers, Patriots, and Ravens. Three of those four games went right down to the wire and looked winnable for the Browns. They lost 23-20 in Atlanta, 30-28 at home against the Chargers, and 23-20 in Baltimore.

In those three games, it was a mixture of bad coaching decisions, defensive lapses, and head-scratching offensive plays that cost the Browns three victories. If Cleveland had won those three games, they would’ve finished the season with a winning record at 10-7, and tied with the Ravens and Chargers in the AFC Standings. Since the Browns rarely seem to finish with a winning record, a winning season could have taken some of the pressure off of Watson as he enters his first full season as the starting quarterback. 

This season, the Browns will be facing the AFC South, which means they’ll host the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars and they’ll visit the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans (Watson’s old team). The last time Cleveland faced the AFC South was in 2020, the same year the Browns narrowly lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Divisional Round.

That year, Cleveland swept all four games against the Colts, Texans, Jaguars, and Titans. Watson knows the AFC South very well, but he still needs the right personnel and play-calling to succeed this season. The Browns will look to accomplish a sweep this season with Watson at the control. That should be feasible given that no team in the AFC South finished with more than nine wins. 

Cleveland will also face the NFC West this upcoming season, meaning they’ll host the 49ers and Cardinals and head out on the road to face the Seahawks and Rams. In 2019, the Browns went 0-4 against the NFC West, so they’ll look for a reverse in fortune this season. The games at home against the Rams and Seahawks were right there, begging for the Browns to win them, but Cleveland couldn’t pull it off.

Had Watson been the QB in 2019, rather than Baker Mayfield, they might’ve won those games. The NFC West could be a dangerous division since San Francisco and Seattle are both expected to be playoff contenders and the Rams look to stay healthy and bounce back. So if the Browns want to feel good about their performance against the NFC West, they at least need to split the season series. 

The last time Watson faced the Seahawks in Seattle was back in Week 8 of the 2017 season when he and then Seattle QB Russell Wilson (who’s now with the Broncos) put on a shootout. Watson was 19-30 for 402 yards and four touchdowns, but he also threw three interceptions.

Wilson was 26-41 for 452 yards and four touchdowns, but he had one interception. Wilson and the Seahawks narrowly edged out Watson and the Texans 41-38. When the Browns visit the Seahawks in Week 8 during Halloween weekend, Watson won’t be intimidated by the “12th man” at Lumnen Field. Will Watson and the Browns have a shootout with Geno Smith and the Seahawks this season?   

Cleveland made the huge trade with the Texans to bring in Watson because they felt like they were at the very least a playoff contender. DW doesn’t have to worry about any off-field drama this season, so he can devote all of his attention to fully learning an expanded playbook and developing chemistry with the skill players around him (whether that includes Hopkins or not remains to be seen).

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The Browns hope that he’s the missing piece that puts them back into contention this season and moving forward. 

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Browns defensive coordinator Joe Woods watches a game against the Buccaneers on Nov. 27. (Kirk Irwin – The Associated Press)

The question that has hung over the Browns since the second game of the season – will Joe Woods return as defensive coordinator in 2023? — will be answered shortly, probably as early as next week.

Woods made the case for returning for a fourth season on Jan. 5 during his weekly session with media covering the Browns. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer and offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt walked into the interview room ahead of Woods.

The Browns conceded 371 points last season. They allowed 353 points into the last game of 2022 on Jan. 8 in Pittsburgh.

“Right now my focus is on the Steelers game — it’s a big game for us,” Woods said when asked about his future. “But I hope I have the opportunity to come back. I know things didn’t go the way we would have liked this year, but we went into the playoffs two years ago and won a playoff game for the first time (since 1994).

“Last year we didn’t win many games (8-9) and that’s the point, but we improved defensively. We were number 5. We’ll play better until the end of this season. We have a young team. They all come back. Next year we have a complete offseason. Long story short, I hope I get the opportunity, but it’s not my choice.”

The Browns allowed 29 touchdown passes last season. They’ve allowed 19-16 games this season, but opponents have already racked up 20 rushing touchdowns after hitting 13 in 17 games in 2021. They conceded 1,857 rushing yards in 2021 and have conceded 2,151 yards on the ground so far in the 2022 season.

#Browns defense coordinator Joe Woods opens up about recurring issues with run defense. pic.twitter.com/9bdqxGbsIa

— Jeff Schudel (@jsproinsider) January 5, 2023

A diner in Pittsburgh would provide an increase from last season. The Browns finished last season with 13 interceptions and six fumble recoveries. Led by four picks from Grant Delpit, they have 11 interceptions and eight fumble recoveries this season. The Browns have 11 takeaways in their last five games.

“I think everyone knows we’ve struggled with the running game this year, so it makes sense to give up more touchdowns,” Woods said. “I feel like our boys in secondary, it’s another year of these boys together. Communication has improved over the season.

“I feel like we have guys who can take on other top receivers. That’s why I think we play better from the pass. The running game again, of course, we have to get better there.”

Head coach Kevin Stefanski and general manager Andrew Berry are expected to hold a final press conference a day or two after the season ends. An announcement of any change of coach could then be made.

The Browns were eliminated from the playoffs on Christmas Eve when the Saints defeated them 17-10. They’re 7-9 and will finish with a losing record for the 21st time in 24 years no matter what happens in Pittsburgh.

Woods was the defensive coordinator for the Denver Broncos from 2016 to 2018. The San Francisco 49ers trailed 4-12 in 2018 in Kyle Shanahan’s second year as head coach. The 2018 season also marked Robert Saleh’s second year as the 49ers’ defensive coordinator. The Niners were 6-10 in 2017. Woods was hired as the 49ers’ defensive backs/passing game coordinator in 2019.

“When I got there, a lot of people were calling out for Saleh (to get fired) because they were a little defensively withdrawn,” Woods said. “Kyle made some changes and we went in and they were 4-12, bottom in the division in 2018. We had a few key additions in the off-season and we went from last to first in the division, 13-3 . and went to the Super Bowl. I think that’s something that’s possible here, just with the squad we have. I think the boys will be better again next year.”

The 49ers drafted defensive end Nick Bosa with their second overall pick of 2019 and second-round wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Jimmy Garopollo threw 27 touchdown passes as a starting quarterback in the 2019 Super Bowl.

Woods was one of the first assistants hired by Stefanski when Stefanski was hired as the Browns’ head coach in January 2020.

Brown’s safety Grant Delpit has become one of Woods’ most valued students. Delpit missed his 2020 rookie season with a torn Achilles tendon. He played in 16 games and started 2021 in seven games. This season, Delpit leads the Browns with 99 tackles and four interceptions.

“Coach Woods and I have been close for three years,” Delpit said in the locker room on Jan. 5. “I didn’t play the first year because I was injured, but I was always in the building, paying attention and picking up little things.

“Coach Woods is a great coach. He spends time after training sharing knowledge and small nuggets. He was DB Bus before he was here.”

Woods began coaching in 1992 as defensive backs coach at Muskingum College. Since then he has trained every year. He made six more stints on the college coaching trail before joining the NFL in 2004 as the Buccaneers’ Quality Control Coach. The Browns is his fifth NFL coaching job.

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Jim Schwartz walks across the field before a 2020 Eagles Giants game in Philadelphia. (Derik Hamilton – The Associated Press)

The Browns began interviewing potential backup players for fired defensive coordinator Joe Woods on Jan. 11, and for the most part their schedule won’t conflict with teams preparing for the playoffs.

Jim Schwartz, who has held the senior defensive assistant title with the Tennessee Titans for the past two years, was interviewed by Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski on Jan. 11. The Browns announced that Schwartz would be interviewing early.

Brian Flores, a Steelers senior defensive assistant and linebackers coach, is expected to take his turn on Jan. 12. Jerod Mayo, the New England Patriots’ inside linebackers coach, is also on the Browns’ radar to replace Woods.

The Titans, Steelers, and Patriots were eliminated from the playoffs during the final weekend of the Jan. 7-8 regular season.

Sean Desai, assistant head coach of the Seahawks, is the only known candidate for defensive coordinator on the staff of a team that has qualified for the playoffs. The Seahawks, an NFC wildcard team, visit the San Francisco 49ers on Jan. 14 at 4:30 p.m.

“We’re going to look at all these candidates very closely, and schematically they look at our list and they look at our tape and we can start talking about the ball and what we could do differently,” Stefanski said on March 9 January in a wrap-up press conference with General Manager Andrew Berry. “These are all discussions to ensure that our staff then fit into the vision of what we want to do.

“I believe in our player corps. Especially on the defensive side of the ball we have a lot of people who can influence the game, can influence the passer, are good at the back end and all those things. We definitely look forward to finding the right person.”

Schwartz, 56, was a scout for the Browns from 1993 to 1995 when Bill Belichcik was the Browns head coach. He began coaching in 1996 as an outside linebackers coach with the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL.

Schwartz was the Titans’ defensive coordinator from 2001 to 2008. Success in that role opened the door for him to become the head coach of the Detroit Lions. He was 29-51 and was released after five seasons. He was the Bills’ defensive coordinator in 2014 and had the same role with the Eagles from 2016-2020 after retiring from coaching in 2015.

The 2017 Eagles beat the Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII, with Schwartz as the defensive coordinator. The 2017 Eagles allowed 295 points. They held opponents to 17 or fewer points seven times, caught 19 passes, recovered 12 fumbles, and kept opponents in third place with a conversion rate of 32.2.

Flores also has experience as a head coach. In this respect he was more successful than Schwartz. At 41, he might be able to engage with players better. Flores served as the Dolphins’ head coach from 2019-21 24-25.

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Appearing on ESPN on Wednesday, Chris Mortensen discussed the Cleveland Browns’ impending breakup with Baker Mayfield.

CLEVELAND — Publicly, the Cleveland Browns have remained committed to Baker Mayfield as their starting quarterback in 2022.

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It appears that privately, however, the franchise is taking a different approach.

Appearing on ESPN on Wednesday, Chris Mortensen discussed Mayfield’s status as Cleveland’s quarterback. And in doing so, the longtime NFL insider revealed that he expects the Browns and Mayfield to breakup, regardless of the outcome of Cleveland’s pursuit of Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

“They’re breaking up regardless of whether or not Deshaun Watson ends up in Cleveland,” Mortensen said. “The one thing I was told is that it’s just not a match emotionally. Whereas Baker Mayfield’s passion and emotional leadership was embraced at Oklahoma and even in the beginning with the Browns, things have changed and they want what they consider an ‘adult’ at That position. And Baker Mayfield probably is going to be moved.”

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen says Baker Mayfield and the Browns are breaking up because the Browns want an “adult” at QB pic.twitter.com/cXPIOKNklr

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As to where, Mortensen speculated that the No. 1 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft could be traded to the Seattle Seahawks, who are in the market for a new quarterback after trading Russell Wilson to the Denver Broncos. And if the Browns don’t land Watson, who is also being pursued by the New Orleans Saints, Carolina Panthers and Atlanta Falcons, Mortensen said to keep an eye on Cleveland targeting San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.

Mortensen’s comments come one day after Mayfield posted a letter to social media addressing his uncertain future with the Browns.

“The past 4 years have been nothing short of truly life changing since I heard my name called in the draft to go to Cleveland,” he wrote. “This is not a message with hidden meaning. This is strictly to thank the city of Cleveland for embracing my family and me.

“I have no clue what happens next, which is the meaning behind the silence I have had during the duration of this process. I can only control what I can, which is trusting in God’s plan throughout this process. I have given this franchise everything I have. That is something I’ve always done at every stage, and at every level. And that will not change wherever I take my next snap. Whatever happens … I just want to say thank you to the fans who truly embraced who I am and the mentality that aligned so well with this city’s hard working people.”

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