Loud enthusiasm about their upcoming Tuesday evening practice turned into a stunned silence as six Browns slowly walked toward the Brooklyn Football League players.
Their suspensions were soon confirmed. Yes, these were real members of the Cleveland Browns and, yes, they would be participating in their practice.
The response was a chorus.
“Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa.”
“It's an opportunity to give back,” defensive lineman Desmond Bryant said. “When I was younger, I went to a Chicago Bulls basketball camp one time and I remembered meeting these players and that's something I'll never forget for the rest of my life.