Browns players kneel in prayer during national anthem
CLEVELAND — Kneeling and bowing their heads, the Cleveland Browns bonded over something bigger than football.
More than a dozen players formed a circle on the team’s sideline Monday night and prayed in silent protest during the national anthem.
The group, which included veterans, rookies, starters and backups, gathered in front of some water coolers and behind their teammates who stood on the sideline shortly before the Browns hosted the New York Giants.
In the aftermath of the recent racially charged conflict in Charlottesville, the Browns felt compelled to use their platform to make a difference.