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Report: Bears QB Caleb Williams fined over cleats again
Carlos Martinez
Carlos Martinez
Sports Reporter · Fargo, ND
Carlos Martinez, a former sports anchor for Fargo's local NPR affiliate, has been reporting on professional sports for over eight years. He holds a journalism degree from the University of Minnesota and is known for his sharp insights into the local professional teams.
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By Field Level Media Oct 30 (Field Level Media) The NFL has fined Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams for the second time over his choice in footwear, ESPN reported. He drew a $23,882 fine on Thursday for sporting Caddix cleats in the Week 7 win against New England, per the report. The fine is for a uniform violation, as the league only has partnerships with shoe brands Nike, Adidas and Under Armour. Williams, who was fined $11,941 for the same issue in Week 6, told ESPN on Wednesday he plans to continue wearing the cleats without following the NFL s requirement to cover the Caddix logo. Williams, 24, already appealed his earlier fine and Caddix said the company will pay for it if the fine stands. From a safety metric perspective, Caleb s cleats are one of the safest pairs players can wear, Caddix founder Jack Rasmussen said in a statement to ESPN. Regardless if this is a marketing fine or not, I m happy to pay it. Williams said he chose the brand due to its foc
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