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Over 400 NFL players have signed up to wear alt-cleats Week 13
Over 400 NFL players have signed up to wear alt-cleats Week 13
The NFL is loosening up its stringent rules on footwear for one occasion this season.During Week 13, for the first time ever, the NFL will permit its players to wear alternate cleats that represent a charitable cause.The decision was made last month.
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More than 400 NFL players hope to wear personalized cleats in Week 13
More than 400 NFL players hope to wear personalized cleats in Week 13
Redskins wide receiver DeSean Jackson's cleats from Sunday's game against Cleveland featured caution tape in protest of violence against and by police.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post)The NFL will ease up on its rule banning personalized cleats for Week 13, and players are already lining up to promote a charity of their choice.According to USA Today, 428 players have already signed up to display a cause near and dear to them.
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NFL players eager to wear alt-cleats for Week 13
NFL players eager to wear alt-cleats for Week 13
Brandon Marshall was fined $10,500 in 2013 for wearing green shoes to show his support for mental health awareness.(Photo: Mike Dinovo, USA TODAY Sports)In 2013, Brandon Marshall, then with the Chicago Bears, wore green shoes in a game to show his support for mental health awareness.He was fined $10,500.
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