Throughout the 2025 season, the Cleveland Browns and Bud Light came together to celebrate the heroes who strengthen the local community—on the field, in surrounding neighborhoods and across the country.
Through two powerful touchpoints—National First Responders Day and the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative— the Browns highlighted stories of service, sacrifice and impact while reinforcing Folds of Honor's mission to support those who serve.
For National First Responders Day, the Browns and Bud Light honored City of Cleveland and City of Lakewood firefighters who protect their communities every day. The celebration included a behind-the-scenes tour of CrossCountry Mortgage Campus, a meal from Sandridge Foods in partnership with Folds of Honor and meaningful interactions with G Wyatt Teller, who spent the afternoon connecting with first responders and sharing in their stories.
The day concluded with a special surprise, with each first responder receiving tickets the Browns' Week 13 matchup against the 49ers on Nov. 30. They also had the unique opportunity to serve as flag holders during the national anthem, courtesy of Bud Light. Through Teller's participation, the event highlighted the personal connection between players and the community, while showcasing Bud Light's commitment to supporting Folds of Honor and military families.
Inspired by his father, who served as a reserve for both the Marines and US Army, Teller has dedicated his time to supporting military service members and their families. A 2022 and 2025 Salute to Service honoree, he continues to strengthen connections within the Northern Ohio military community through his support of Folds of Honor, USO, and the Green Beret Foundation, which provides emergency, immediate, and ongoing assistance to U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers and their families.
Teller continued to support Folds of Honor through the NFL's league-wide initiative My Cause My Cleats during Week 13 against the 49ers with a pair of custom cleats.
"Folds of Honor does amazing things giving back to vets and first responders," Teller said. "A lot of their stuff is mainly military, but they do a great job in the community. I kind of got connected with them over this past summer through one of my buddies, Brian Winters, who was a guard in the NFL. He's from Cleveland, so he was around here, hit us up, went golfing, and then all of a sudden, hey, you need to meet these guys. So, I got to meet some (people from) Folds of Honor. Just amazing work. (My) dad was (in the) military, so any way I can give back, I love to."
From honoring first responders to supporting military families and spotlighting player-driven causes, the Browns and Bud Light highlighted the story of service and gratitude. Bud Light's consistent presence helped celebrate real heroes and elevate meaningful moments both on and off the field. Together, the Browns and Bud Light have made this season about more than football — they made it about the people who make Cleveland strong.
Learn more about the impact of Folds of Honor at www.foldsofhonor.org.
