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Chicago Bears' quarterback Caleb Williams was fined more than $11,000 for wearing Caddix cleats during the Bears' Week 6 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons... Despite the fine, Williams said Wednesday that he plans to continue wearing the cleats. 'I'm focused on my health. I'm focused on being able to be out here for the guys.'
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Williams fined $11K for Caddix cleats but plans to keep wearing them for injury prevention.
Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was fined more than $11,000 by the NFL for wearing Caddix cleats during Week 6 against Atlanta Falcons due to uniform policy violation (non-official partner logo). Williams returned from injury in Week 6 when the fine was issued, though he had worn the cleats in the first two regular-season games without penalty. Despite the fine, Williams stated he plans to continue wearing the cleats, prioritizing injury prevention and health maintenance over the course of a long season and career. Williams explained his decision centers on the cleats' SmartStuds technology, which is designed to reduce rotational torque on knees and ankles by flexing and releasing under load rather than locking the foot in place; he noted his joints, ankles, knees, and feet have bothered him less since switching to Caddix cleats compared to other brands he has worn.
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