Duke Johnson, the all-time leading rusher in Miami Hurricanes history, was one of a dozen members of the Cleveland Browns to take a knee during the national anthem before Monday’s exhibition game against the New York Giants.
In the latest pregame demonstration to help draw attention to social injustices in this country, a dozen Cleveland players — Johnson and rookie linebacker Jabrill Peppers among them — took a knee near one of the benches on the sideline.
More players, rookie quarterback DeShone Kizer was one of them, stood around the circle in support.
The silent anthem protests in the NFL were started by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick last preseason.