Baker Mayfield’s message rang loud and clear over the video board in FirstEnergy Stadium.
The Browns will be fighting against racial injustice alongside sports teams across the globe.
“We stand in solidarity to all people within our country who are making the commitment, effort and sacrifices necessary work towards positive change for the black community.” Mayfield said.
“That just shows that you’re in it with them. It’s not a separated or it’s not a one-sided movement,” said Mayfield. “I can’t put myself in their shoes for some of the inequalities that they have gone through and some of the things they have gone through, but I am trying to do the best I can by hearing their stories and sharing that. That’s the best part about it is hearing their stories so I can really start to feel their frustration and anger and push forward with them because that is what it’s about. It is about all trying to create change together and be that solution.”
Mayfield has already vowed to kneel during the national anthem this season.
The Browns will kick off their season with a game against conference rival Baltimore on Sept. 13.