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Bears QB Caleb Williams Sends Defiant Message to NFL After Fine

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams drew the ire of the NFL two weeks ago in a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons.Williams didn’t do anything controversial on the field, but a fashion decision he made when it came to his…

By Michael Gallagher · Heavy

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 2:49 AM

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Caleb Williams plans to continue wearing unapproved Caddix cleats despite receiving an $11,941 NFL fine.
Williams is appealing the penalty, arguing the shoes offer better safety than officially licensed league footwear.
The NFL fined Williams over the unauthorized logo rather than banning the physical cleats themselves.

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Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined $11,941 by the NFL for wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats during a 31-23 win over the Atlanta Falcons. Despite the penalty, Williams is appealing the fine and intends to continue wearing the cleats in upcoming games.

Williams argues the footwear provides better injury protection than officially licensed NFL options. Caddix CEO Jack Rasmussen confirmed the company has offered to pay Williams' fine and future penalties, citing the cleats' specialized technology designed to reduce knee and ankle strain.

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