{
  "id": 17827898,
  "title": "Bears QB Caleb Williams taking a stand with Caddix cleats",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/02/bears-qb-caleb-williams-taking-a-stand-with-caddix-cleats",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-02T17:20:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/bears-qb-caleb-williams-taking-172030903.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In recent weeks, Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has garnered attention not only for his on-field performance but also for the cleats he wears. For both of the Bears' last two games, Williams has donned Caddix cleats, the logo of which has been clearly visible. Despite the fact that these cleats are not approved by the NFL, Williams has chosen to remain steadfast in his decision to wear them, according to NFL insider Ian Rapoport. Williams' motivation for this stance is rooted in the cleats' design to enhance player safety, particularly in mitigating knee and ankle injuries.\n\nThe appeal of Caddix cleats extends beyond their safety features; they have also garnered support from notable NFL figures. Former NFL quarterback Joe Flacco is an investor in the brand, while future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady has also been linked to Caddix. Both Flacco and Caddix CEO Jack Rasmussen have shown willingness to cover Williams' fines for his continued use of the cleats and the brand. However, this stance has not been without consequences. There have been rumors that the Bears may face fines during their upcoming Monday night game against the Seattle Seahawks, or that Williams might be barred from playing with the Caddix logo displayed.\n\nBears head coach Ben Johnson has maintained a supportive view, emphasizing that Williams' actions are not intended to harm the team. Even should the Chicago Bears not incur any penalties and Williams is permitted to wear the Caddix logo during the game, it is highly likely that he will be fined again.",
  "summary": "Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams refuses to hide the Caddix logo on his cleats as a matter of principle despite multiple fines from the NFL.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Caddix Cleats Making Name In NFL As Caleb Williams Fined For Logo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/caddix-cleats-making-name-in-nfl-as-caleb-williams-fined-for-logo",
        "published": "2026-11-01T14:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}