NFL quarterback Baker Mayfield, #6 for the Cleveland Browns, has pledged to stand for the national anthem in the name of “respect, love, and unity.” While supporting his teammates in whatever stance they take, Mayfield has decided that kneeling is not an effective catalyst for change.
Taking to Twitter on Sept. 12, Mayfield explained, “After watching Thursday’s game and also watching the Dolphins players’ video, it shows that it is not about who is standing or who is kneeling for the anthem. But instead, coming together and taking action to create real change.”
