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Baker Mayfield reverses course, says he'll stand for the national anthem

Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield will stand for the national anthem after all.

Mayfield — who has been adamant about kneeling during the national anthem all offseason — reversed course after watching Thursday’s game.

The 25-year-old explained his decision to stand in a lengthy letter on Twitter.

Mayfield said he changed his mind for a number of reasons. He mentioned Thursday’s game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Houston Texans. Players from both teams were booed as they linked arms for a moment of unity.