Daily Dawg Chow: Browns news (12/29/17)

Cleveland Browns:

• "Browns' Joe Thomas still undecided on playing future" (AP) - "His 11th NFL season — and an historic playing streak — ended by an injury in October, Thomas plans to wait until after the season before deciding to continue a Pro Bowl career that will one day take him to the Hall of Fame."
• "Isaiah Crowell frustrated by season but says on ‘good terms’ with Hue Jackson despite dust-up" (C-T) - "He anticipated a monster performance with tons of carries, yards and touchdowns that would inspire giant contract offers from the Browns and other teams as he approached unrestricted free agency in March."
• "Who wins between the 0-16 Detroit Lions of 2008 and today's 0-15 Cleveland Browns?" (ESPN) - "Both teams earned their records, and both had moments that defined those seasons. For the Lions, it was Dan Orlovsky scrambling to make a throw and running out of the back of the end zone."
• "If the Browns fire Hue Jackson, here are the best head coaching options" (WFNY) - "Jimmy Haslam went out of his way, in new General Manager John Dorsey’s introductory press conference, to point out that current head coach Hue Jackson would be back for the 2018 season."
• "Cleveland Browns vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | NFL Week 17 Game Preview" (NFL on YouTube) - "The Cleveland Browns look to avoid an 0-16 season with a win against AFC North rival the Pittsburgh Steelers." - VIDEO

NFL:

• "Injuries: DeAndre Hopkins expected to sit out Sunday" (NFL.com) - "The Houston Texans likely will finish out the season without their best player. DeAndre Hopkins is expected to miss the first game of his five-year career due to a calf injury..."
• "Giants tab ex-Panthers GM Dave Gettleman to serve as general manager" (CBS) - "Less than one month after firing general manager Jerry Reese, the Giants have already found his replacement."
• "CFL Will Approve A Contract For Johnny Manziel" (SI.com) - "The Canadian Football League has announced that it will approve a contract for former Heisman trophy winner and NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel to play in 2018."