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[NFL] Seth DeValve Kneels During Anthem
That being said, none of the aforementioned white players protested themselves. But that changed last night during Monday Night Football preseason action between the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns. Upwards of 12 Browns players knelt in a circle and prayed, while others stood with them in silent protest during the national anthem before the game. One of those players kneeling was the Browns’ white tight end, Seth DeValve, who explained his stance after the game last night. “We took the opportunity to pray for our country and for the men and women in this country during that time,” DeValve said, as reported by Cleveland.com. “The United States is the…
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Browns Receiver Josh Gordon Fails Drug Test
The return of Cleveland Browns star Josh Gordon is in jeopardy as results of a March drug test are reported to have returned positive for marijuana. The news suppresses optimism within the Browns organization that the troubled receiver’s recent application for reinstatement will be granted, with league sources telling ESPN’s Adam Schefter that the process is sure to be delayed pending an observance of 60-90 days of no “red-flag tests” by NFL officials. Both Gordon’s “A” and “B” test samples showed levels of the substance recording below the 35 nanogram threshold, however, due to the probationary period imposed upon players with past suspensions for violating the NFL’s Substance Abuse Policy,…
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