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Joe Flacco offers to cover Caleb Williams' fines amid logo dispute

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 2:23 AM

Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Summary

Caleb Williams, the Chicago Bears quarterback, is facing fines totaling $35,823 due to unauthorized logos on his Caddix cleats. Joe Flacco, a Super Bowl MVP and investor in Caddix, has vowed to cover Williams' latest fine of $23,882. The dispute has spurred public interest, with many fans questioning NFL logo policies. Caddix supports Williams' use of the cleats, stating they enhance player safety. This controversy has turned into a high-profile promotion for Caddix, evidenced by a billboard in Chicago backing the player.

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By the Numbers

•Caleb Williams' fines stem from unauthorized logos on his footwear.
•Joe Flacco has offered to cover the fines as a Caddix investor.
•Williams' total fines amount to $35,823 over two weeks.
•Caddix promotes footwear designed for enhanced player safety.
•A billboard supporting Williams has been placed in Chicago.

Latest Updates

2:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Cover the Logo,’ ‘Crazy Work’ — NFL Fans React as Super Bowl MVP Caddix Investor Vows to Cover Caleb Williams’ $23,882 Fine

What they're saying

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Caleb Williams’ cleats now have a supporting cast that includes a Super Bowl MVP and a Chicago billboard. That is quite a publicity campaign for something the NFL would prefer viewers never notice.
— Yahoo Sports

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