Caleb Williams fined nearly $12K for cleats, but could he be fined again?

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams has been flying high in the team’s last two victories, but his wallet is a little bit lighter these days. Williams recently returned to the field after missing three games, leading the Bears to wins over the Atlanta Falcons and most recently the New England Patriots. While his on-field exploits thrilled Bears fans, something a lot more subtle caught the attention of the NFL, and resulted in Williams being fined nearly $12,000. So what happened? According to the league, Williams was fined $11,941 for his footwear, as he was wearing cleats produced by a new company called Caddix. According to its website, the company’s cleats are designed to “reduce the rotational force on the knees and ankles,” and are manufactured to help players avoid non-contact injuries while quickly changing directions on the field. While the cleats themselves weren’t the issue, Williams was fined because he did not cover the company’s logo on the shoes du