Caleb Williams Fined by NFL for Wearing Unauthorized Caddix Cleats

Caleb Williams Fined by NFL for Wearing Unauthorized Caddix Cleats

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined a total of $35,823 by the NFL for wearing Caddix SmartStuds cleats that lack league approval. Williams has stated he will continue to wear the cleats without covering the logo, citing their benefits in preventing injuries.

The NFL initially fined Williams nearly $12,000 for wearing the unauthorized cleats in Week 6 and then imposed an additional $23,882 fine after he wore them again in Week 7. Despite the escalating penalties, Williams remains committed to using the footwear, which he believes enhances player safety on the field.

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November 01, 2026
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Caleb Williams Faces NFL Fines for Wearing Caddix Cleats
Caleb Williams Faces NFL Fines for Wearing Caddix Cleats

Fox News • 01 Nov 13:50

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been fined $35,823 by the NFL for wearing Caddix SmartStuds cleats, which he believes enhance player safety. Despite the fines, Williams intends to continue wearing the cleats without covering their logo.

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October 29, 2026
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NFL fines quarterback Caleb Williams $23,882 for unauthorized shoe logo in Week 7
NFL fines quarterback Caleb Williams $23,882 for unauthorized shoe logo in Week 7

NBC Sports • 29 Oct 21:23

The league imposed a $23,882 penalty on quarterback Caleb Williams for wearing shoes with an unapproved logo, doubling the fine from the previous week.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams says he will keep wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats despite fines
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams says he will keep wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats despite fines

Yahoo Sports • 29 Oct 19:55

Williams, fined nearly $12,000 for using cleats with an unapproved logo, plans to continue wearing them, citing injury-prevention benefits.

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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams says he will keep wearing Caddix cleats despite NFL fine
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams says he will keep wearing Caddix cleats despite NFL fine

Bleacher Report • 29 Oct 14:49

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said he will continue to wear Caddix cleats after the league fined him for using an unapproved brand in a recent game.

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October 28, 2026
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Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoids fine for wearing unauthorised Caddix cleats in Week 7
Bears quarterback Caleb Williams avoids fine for wearing unauthorised Caddix cleats in Week 7

NBC Sports • 28 Oct 23:41

The NFL fined Caleb Williams for unauthorised shoes in Week 6 but has not issued a fine for his Week 7 appearance in the same Caddix cleats, which lack a league licensing agreement.

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