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The NFL Is Doubling the Fine On Caleb Williams’ Cleats

Caleb Williams’ cleats are starting to get expensive to wear. Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio reports the NFL is fining the Chicago Bears quarterback $23,882 for having an “unauthorized logo” on his cleats in the team’s Week 7 win against…

By Luis C. Medina · Bleacher Nation

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 10:35 PM

Key Things to Know

The NFL fined Caleb Williams $23,882 for wearing unauthorized Caddix cleats against the Patriots.
Williams' fine doubled after he previously received an $11,941 penalty in Week 6.
Williams intends to keep wearing the cleats, citing their injury-prevention benefits.

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The NFL has fined Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams $23,882 for wearing cleats with an unauthorized logo during a Week 7 win against the New England Patriots. This penalty nearly doubles the $11,941 fine Williams received in Week 6 for wearing the same Caddix cleats, which are not approved because the brand lacks an official partnership with the league.

Williams stated that he wears the cleats to protect his joints and tendons, confirming he intends to keep using them. Caddix plans to pay the fine, and company advisor Joe Flacco offered to cover future fines as well. The NFL and Caddix have a hearing scheduled for November 10.

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The NFL Is Doubling the Fine On Caleb Williams’ Cleats

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