Several NFL stadiums were nearly empty post kick-off the past few weeks as the NFL National Anthem controversy rolled into week 9.

The Cleveland Browns stadium looked nearly empty before the kickoff against the Tennessee Titans.



There is growing concern among NFL advertisers that this anti-American protest is affecting their sales.

Papa Johns recently warned the NFL their sales are down this year during NFL games.

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On Wednesday Papa Johns told the NFL they were pulling ads from the games.

The consumer sentiment is too negative.

Via Bleacher Report: