Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (12/21/15)

Cleveland Browns:

• "The Johnny Manziel picture is clearer but no less complicated" (Plain Dealer) - "Johnny Manziel is the only interesting topic in a 3-11 season. So we'll bypass the obvious – that Mike Pettine's defense will probably be what gets him fired..."
• "Cleveland's Defense Dooms Team Yet Again in Browns Loss to Seahawks" (B/R) - "The Cleveland Browns offense plays well, or serviceably or even quite good, but it matters not because the defense cannot handle its business."
• "Gary Barnidge Ties Hall Of Famer Ozzie Newsome In 30-13 Loss To Seahawks" (92.3) - "Gary Barnidge etched his name in the Cleveland Browns’ record books alongside one of the greatest to ever play the game."
• "Browns vs Seahawks broadcast highlights" (NFL.com) - "The Seattle Seahawks defeat the Cleveland Browns 30-13 in Week 15 of the 2015 NFL season, and clinch their 4th consecutive playoff berth." - VIDEO

NFL:

• "Brandon Weeden replaces injured T.J. Yates, helps Texans beat Colts" (ESPN) - "The Houston Texans were down to their third-string quarterback in their most important game of the season after T.J. Yates left Sunday's victory over the Indianapolis Colts with a knee injury."
• "Panthers remain perfect, outlast Giants 38-35 in nasty game" (AP) - "After one of the strangest and nastiest games this NFL season, Cam Newton had an odd feeling. His Carolina Panthers had just shrugged off a record-tying Giants comeback to remain perfect..."
• "League office believes Beckham should have been ejected" (PFT) - "On Monday, pursuant to usual procedure, the NFL will examine the various incidents from the Panthers-Giants game for the potential imposition of discipline."
• "Redskins will not let Kirk Cousins hit free agency in the offseason" (CBS) - "Redskins starting quarterback Kirk Cousins will be back with the team in 2016, even if it requires applying the franchise tag to do so, according to sources with knowledge of the situation."