After an 11-win season against all odds, led by defensive end Myles Garrett and quarterback Joe Flacco, the Cleveland Browns have four members of their team named as finalists by the Associated Press for end-of-season awards.
While the season did not end the way the Browns or their fanbase may have loved, the team scratched, clawed, and showed resilience all season long as they fought through injury after injury. They handed the San Francisco 49ers their first loss with P.J. Walker under-center, they came back from 17 down against the Baltimore Ravens in an improbable fourth quarter win and even broke franchise records in their win against the Houston Texans in the regular season.
Given how many odds the Browns had to defy, they have four members of their franchise who have the chance to be recognized on the national level. The NFL Honors award show will take place on February 8. Here are the four members of the Browns who were named finalists for end-of-year awards by the Associated Press.
HC Kevin Stefanski: Finalist for NFL Coach of the Year
Other finalists:
- Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions
- John Harbaugh, Baltimore Ravens
- DeMeco Ryans, Houston Texans
- Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco 49ers
DC Jim Schwartz: Finalist for NFL Assistant Coach of the Year
Other finalists:
- OC Bobby Slowik, Houston Texans
- OC Todd Monken, Baltimore Ravens
- DC Mike MacDonald, Baltimore Ravens
- OC Ben Johnson, Detroit Lions
DE Myles Garrett: Finalist for Defensive Player of the Year
Other finalists:
- Daron Bland, Dallas Cowboys
- Micah Parsons, Dallas Cowboys
- Maxx Crosby, Las Vegas Raiders
- T.J. Watt, Pittsburgh Steelers
QB Joe Flacco: Finalist for NFL Comeback Player of the Year
Other finalists:
- Damar Hamlin, Buffalo Bills
- Baker Mayfield, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams
- Tua Tagovailoa, Miami Dolphins
