NFL shifts schedule, Browns get nightcap

The Browns are getting another night game.

In Week 15, the two games played on Saturday, Dec. 15 will both be televised by NFL Network. The Houston Texans will be at the New York Jets at 4:30 p.m., followed by the Cleveland Browns at the Denver Broncos at 8:20 p.m.

The Browns game had previously been slated as the early game.

GIANTS TRADE HARRISON, REBUILD APPEARS IMMINENT» A person with knowledge of the deal tells The Associated Press the New York Giants are trading star defensive tackle Damon “Snacks” Harrison to the Detroit Lions.

The person says the Giants will receive a fifth-round pick in 2019 for the stalwart in the middle of the defensive line. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal has not been announced.

The trade is the second for the Giants (16) in less than 24 hours and indicates the organization is cleaning house after four wins in the last 23 regular-season games. New York sent cornerback Eli Apple, a 2016 first-round, to New Orleans for two picks on Tuesday.

Last week, it waived offensive tackle Ereck Flowers, a 2015 firstround pick.

Harrison joined the Giants as a free agent in 2016, signing a five-year, $46 million contract. The seven-year veteran never missed a game in his 2 years, starting 39 times. He had 31 tackles and a forced fumble this season.

Second-year pro Dalvin Tomlinson and rookie B.J. Hill will handle the Giants’ tackle spots, backed up by veterans Josh Mauro and John Jenkins. Rookie RJ McIntosh has started practicing after spending the season on the non-football injury list.

College football

ZACH SMITH PLEADS GUILTY TO REDUCED CHARGED » Fired Ohio State assistant football coach Zach Smith has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of disorderly conduct and an Ohio court issued a three-year protective order that keeps him away from his ex-wife.

Smith had been facing a criminal trespass charge stemming from a May dispute. According to Delaware Municipal Court documents, he pleaded guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and was fined $150.

Smith said in a Twitter post he agreed to plead guilty to avoid the cost of a trial and end the situation.

Smith was fired in July by coach Urban Meyer after domestic violence allegations surfaced against the wide receivers coach. Meyer later was suspended for three games for his handling of it.

Smith was not criminally charged with domestic violence.