Stefanski out vs. Steelers

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the team’s first playoff game since 2002. Special teams coordinator Mike Priefer will be the acting head coach when the Browns visit the Steelers on Sunday for an AFC wild- card game.

Also, Pro Bowl left guard Joel Bitonio, wide receiver KhaDarel Hodge and two coaching staff members — tight ends coach Drew Petzing and defensive backs coach Jeff Howard — tested positive and will miss the game. Despite the Browns’ issues — they now have eight rotational players and five coaches on the COVID-19 list — league spokesman Brian McCarthy said the game is on schedule.

The team also received news that left tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. and receiver Rashard Higgins were cited for drag racing Tuesday.

“We are aware of the incident, will gather more information and handle this matter appropriately,” a team spokesman said.

Manning, Woodson head 15 HOF finalists

Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson headline the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame, joining four other first-time finalists who will be considered the Class of 2021.

Also new to the list: Calvin Johnson, Jared Allen, Ronde Barber and Clay Matthews, Jr. Allen and Johnson, like Manning and Woodson, are in their first year of eligibility.

Other finalists: Tony Boselli, LeRoy Butler, Alan Faneca, Torry Holt, John Lynch, Sam Mills, Richard Seymour, Zach Thomas and Reggie Wayne.

The Hall’s Selection Committee will choose the new class during a virtual meeting on January 19.

Giants coordinator Graham staying put

Giants defensive coordinator Pat Graham signed a contract extension and will also take on the role as assistant head coach. Graham, who was the Dolphins defensive coordinator in 2019, inherited one of the NFL’s worst units. The defense finished the 2020 season ranked 12th overall, including 10th against the run.

Wentz ponders future in Philly

Carson Wentz reportedly needs time away to think about his future with the Eagles. Wentz was benched for the final four games of the worst season of his five-year career and was inactive Sunday in a loss to Washington. He hasn’t spoken to reporters since Dec. 6.

This and that

Seahawks star safety Jamal Adams (shoulder) is a game- day decision vs. the Rams.

● The Chargers requested permission to interview a pair of offensive coordinators — the Giants’ Jason Garrett and the Bills’ Brian Daboll for their head- coaching position.

● The Texans reportedly have hired Nick Caserio, the Patriots director of player personnel, to be their new general manger, according to NFL Network.