Caleb Williams' Caddix logo controversy explained: Why NFL fined Bears QB and will he keep wearing those cleats?

Published 02 Nov 2026, 01:45 IST

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Caleb Williams sees the Caddix cleats as a way to support his long-term fitness and extend his playing career.

— Hindustan Times
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Caleb Williams has been fined $35,823 for wearing Caddix science cleats, despite 80 NFL players reportedly using them. The Bears quarterback refuses to cover the logo.

— NDTV

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Caleb Williams sees the Caddix cleats as a way to support his long-term fitness and extend his playing career.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 02 Nov 2026, 01:45 IST

Caleb Williams' Caddix logo controversy explained: Why NFL fined Bears QB and will he keep wearing those cleats?

Caleb Williams sees the Caddix cleats as a way to support his long-term fitness and extend his playing career.

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NDTV Center-Right Adani Group (AMG Media) 02 Nov 2026, 06:47 IST

NFL Doubles Down On Caleb Williams Fines Over Science Cleats Despite 80 Players Wearing Them

Caleb Williams has been fined $35,823 for wearing Caddix science cleats, despite 80 NFL players reportedly using them. The Bears quarterback refuses to cover the logo.

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