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Bears’ Williams to continue wearing Caddix ‘smart cleats’; Flacco offers to pay fines

Bears quarterback Caleb Williams said Wednesday he will continue to sport the Caddix cleats he was fined $11,941 for wearing during Chicago's Week 6 win at Atlanta -- a fine that he has appealed, according to a source.

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 10:37 PM
Bears’ Williams to continue wearing Caddix ‘smart cleats’; Flacco offers to pay fines
Key Things to Know
  • Caleb Williams will continue wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats despite an $11,941 NFL fine.
  • The NFL mandates that logos of non-partner footwear brands must be covered during games.
  • Williams cited injury prevention and joint health as his primary motivation for choosing Caddix cleats.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams stated he will continue wearing unapproved Caddix cleats despite receiving an $11,941 fine from the NFL following a Week 6 game against Atlanta. Williams explained his decision is centered on health and injury prevention, citing the shoe's technology designed to reduce strain on joints. The NFL penalizes players for displaying unauthorized logos, as only Nike, Adidas, and Under Armour hold official league partnerships.

Williams has appealed the fine and confirmed he will not cover the logo during Chicago's upcoming game against Seattle. Caddix founder Jack Rasmussen and NFL quarterback Joe Flacco, an athlete advisor for the company, have offered to pay any ongoing fines incurred by Williams. Caddix is scheduled to hold a hearing with the NFL on Nov. 10.

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