Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals Stand, Link Arms Together for National Anthem

Players lock arms before the start of a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on September 17, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio. Jason Miller/Getty Images

All players stood for the playing of the national anthem ahead of the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals’ matchup on Thursday night at FirstEnergy Stadium.

While no player on either side knelt, the in-state rivals did link arms with opposing team members and coaches while standing in midfield to signal an apparent message of unity.