‘I’ll pay…’-Bengals QB Joe Flacco joins Caleb Williams’ fight over NFL’s cleat restrictions

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been fined $11,941 by the NFL for wearing unauthorised Caddix cleat logos during a Week 6 game against the Atlanta Falcons. Williams has been challenging the league's cleat restrictions, and Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco has publicly offered to pay the fine on Williams' behalf. The story was reported on October 31, 2026.