Report: Bears QB Caleb Williams fined over cleats again

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