DeShone Kizer called failed QB sneak at end of first half

DETROIT -- Hue Jackson took the responsibility, but the quarterback sneak that ended the Cleveland Browns' first half in frustrating fashion was a call made on the field by quarterback DeShone Kizer.

Two sources familiar with the call made that clear, and two other Browns players told the media that Kizer called the sneak at the line. Guard Joel Bitonio told several media members that Kizer changed the play to the sneak, and tight end Seth DeValve told The Athletic the same.

“That was DeShone doing his thing,” DeValve told The Athletic after the Browns' 38-24 loss to the Detroit Lions on Sunday. “He has the freedom to do that. That's what he decided to do.”

On the play, DeValve acted as if a…