Caleb Williams Fined by NFL for Wearing Unauthorized Caddix Cleats

Caleb Williams Fined by NFL for Wearing Unauthorized Caddix Cleats

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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Caleb Williams NFL Caddix Chicago Bears

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States Chicago, Illinois, United States

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2026年十一月01日
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NFL keeps fining Caleb Williams for refusing to cover logo of "science" cleats worn by over 80 players
NFL keeps fining Caleb Williams for refusing to cover logo of "science" cleats worn by over 80 players

Fox News • 11月01日 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.

可信度 68% 操纵 18% 中立
2026年十月29日
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NFL fines Caleb Williams $23,882 for "unauthorized logo" on shoes in Week 7
NFL fines Caleb Williams $23,882 for "unauthorized logo" on shoes in Week 7

NBC Sports • 10月29日 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.

可信度 45% 操纵 10% 中立
Caleb Williams says he'll continue to wear unathorized cleats during games despite $12,000 fines
Caleb Williams says he'll continue to wear unathorized cleats during games despite $12,000 fines

Yahoo Sports • 10月29日 19:55

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

可信度 68% 操纵 10% 中立
Bears' Caleb Williams Says He'll Continue to Wear Unapproved Caddix Cleats Despite NFL Fine
Bears' Caleb Williams Says He'll Continue to Wear Unapproved Caddix Cleats Despite NFL Fine

Bleacher Report • 10月29日 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.

可信度 46% 操纵 8% 中立
2026年十月28日
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Caleb Williams hasn't been fined for Week 7, despite wearing unauthorized shoes
Caleb Williams hasn't been fined for Week 7, despite wearing unauthorized shoes

NBC Sports • 10月28日 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.

可信度 72% 操纵 32% 中立