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Browns notebook: Coach proud of social justice efforts of Baker Mayfield, who vowed to kneel during anthem

Browns coach Kevin Stefanski supports quarterback Baker Mayfield’s decision to kneel during the national anthem this season and said he is proud of his players for educating themselves on social justice issues.Mayfield revealed his intention June 13 on Instagram in the wake of the killing of George Floyd as a Minneapolis police officer kneeled on his neck for nearly nine minutes. Hours later, Mayfield responded to social media criticism with a thoughtful explanation, […]