Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said Saturday he plans to kneel during the national anthem in support of protests against racial injustice and police brutality, adding he isn't worried about losing fans.
Mayfield initially referenced kneeling in a comment on Instagram, after a user wrote, "Please tell Browns fans you're not going to be kneeling this season." He replied, "pull your head out. I absolutely am."
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