Tag: My Cause My Cleats

Where did Jayden Daniels and other Commanders’ rookies spend their day off?

The Commanders’ rookies spent their day off bringing Christmas cheer.

The Washington Commanders are back in town this week after a much-needed week off. Some players remained in the area, while others used the week off to escape the grind. Washington hadn’t had any extended time off since reporting to training camp in July.

The Commanders will return on their regular weekly schedule on Wednesday for practice, but the rookie class made good use of their day off before returning to work.

Jayden Daniels and 13 other members of the rookie class spent Tuesday at Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C.

Daniels was dressed as Santa’s helper, while fellow rookie quarterback Sam Hartman was Santa Clause.

Daniels spent time with every child and expressed his happiness to be able to make them smile.

“Obviously, you don’t want anybody to go through the circumstances they’re going through,” Daniels told Chick Hernandez of WUSA 9 Sports in Washington. “But just to come back, being around, and just to bring them joy and see the smiles on their faces and interact with them, I mean, there is nothing I could ask for. And that’s something I’ve always wanted to do. Just give back to kids and help kids, inspire them.”

Luke McCaffrey spent some time with Riley, who designed his cleats for the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats,” where NFL players are allowed to wear customized cleats representing a charitable organization that is important to them. McCaffrey represents “The Logan Project,” which you can find more about here.

Here’s McCaffrey seeing his customized cleats for the first time.

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Riley took down both McCaffrey and Daniels in a game of cards.

It was a special day for the Commanders’ rookie class, and they seemed to enjoy bringing Christmas cheer to the kids.

WATCH: Kyle Hamilton talks Salute to Service, Eagles vs. Ravens, commitment to military families

All-Pro safety Kyle Hamilton talks Salute to Service, Eagles vs. Ravens, Notre Dame vs. USC and his commitment to military families

Week 13 is here, which means the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats initiative will be in full force, and Kyle Hamilton is taking the lead.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign will raise awareness of hundreds of teams that players around the league chose to help through customized cleats worn on game day.

Over the next two weeks, players will be permitted to wear footwear in colors other than their traditional team colors on game day, and Hamilton unveiled his cleats ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Hamilton, in partnership with USAA, the official Salute to Service partner of the NFL, chose to help Our Military Kids, a nonprofit organization for kids with parents in the military, either deployed or recovering from combat injuries.

Hamilton spoke to The Ravens Wire about why this was the right cause for his platform while discussing his time with several of those children in the program that he surprised a few weeks ago at the Ravens’ Under Armour Performance Center.

“We had them to the facility a few weeks ago, and about six or seven of them, ranging from ages 7 to about 13, had a great time. I got to talk with them and play some football and basketball. We were playing for probably an hour. It was awesome.”

In the video below, Hamilton talks about his Salute to Service, gives an injury update, and provides some insight into his evolving role as a leader for the Ravens.

Hamilton discussed Baltimore’s matchup with Philadelphia and Notre Dame’s battle with the USC Trojans.

Chapters
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Salute to Service: Supporting Military Families
02:41
Injury Management and Upcoming Challenges
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Leadership and Evolution in the NFL
08:15
Reflections on Notre Dame and the College Football Playoff

Commanders Kendall Fuller criticized for his choice of cleats

Kendall Fuller’s cleats, not his play, drew criticism.

Washington Commanders cornerback Kendall Fuller is being criticized.

Yes, the Commanders lost again Sunday for the fourth consecutive game, this time to Miami 45-15. Washington has now lost six of its last seven games.

The former Virginia Tech cornerback is not being criticized for his play on the field. Fuller, a third-round draft selection by Washington in the 2016 NFL draft, is being criticized for his choice during the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign.

Fuller, in Sunday’s game against Miami, was wearing cleats like many NFL players, to support a cause dear to them. The cause he chose to support is the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Hundreds of NFL players each season choose to wear cleats that broadcast a cause that is important to that individual player.

The assigned day allows players to have some liberty with their shoes, exhibiting something important to them personally.

For Fuller, it is no exception. He has found the Fellowship of Christian Athletes to be a helpful organization, and he wanted to voice his support for the group.

Fuller is being accused of “supporting an Anti-LGBTQ group.”  The accusation is being made by Outsports, which is part of SB Nation.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes was founded in 1954 in Norman, Oklahoma.

Its stated mission is “to lead every coach and athlete into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His church.”

Its stated values are: “Integrity, Serving, Teamwork, and Excellence.” And it’s stated vision is “to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of coaches and athletes.”

Fuller wanted to show his support for a cause dear to him, like any other NFL player. The great thing about this country is that in the United States of America, those with strongly differing religious beliefs are not to be prohibited from the free exercise of those beliefs.

Fuller has played in all 13 of Washington’s games this season, intercepting two passes. In his eight NFL seasons, Fuller has intercepted 16 passes, including two he returned for touchdowns during the 2022 season.

My Cause, My Cleats: Check out all the amazing Lions custom cleats for Week 13

My Cause, My Cleats: Check out all the amazing Lions custom cleats for Week 13

One of the coolest things the NFL does every year is the “My Cause, My Cleats” program. It’s a chance for the players to get creative with their shoes and also reveal some personal causes that are important to them off the field.

From the Lions’ press release,

In Week 13, Lions players and coaches will wear their hearts on their feet for the annual, League-wide My Cause, My Cleats initiative. Participating players will wear customized cleat designs created by local and national artists in support of their chosen causes, char- ities or organizations that mean the most to them. Many shoes will be donated to NFL Auction to raise funds for their respective causes.

Check out all the cleats, and for more information on the stories behind the shoes, look for links on the Lions’ social media.

All photos are courtesy of the Detroit Lions.

What every Jaguars player, coach is wearing on My Cause My Cleats week

Jaguars players will be supporting causes near and dear to their heart Monday as part of My Cause My Cleats week.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be in all black when they make their first Monday Night Football appearance in 12 years against the Cincinnati Bengals. The footwear might not match, though.

Players and coaches across the NFL will be wearing colorful customized cleats and shoes in Week 13 to support charitable causes.

“Every year, players across the league have the opportunity to share the off-field causes that matter most to them during My Cause My Cleats,” NFL Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility Anna Isaacson said in a statement. “These important causes, ranging from youth and education to health and wellness, help strengthen our communities, and the league is grateful for our players’ continued support of this important initiative.”

Some of the players will auction the cleats to raise funds for their cause, but many will hardly be seen at all. Here’s what every member of the Jaguars, from quarterback Trevor Lawrence to the quality control coaches, will wear Monday:

Eagles players reveal designs for My Cause My Cleats campaign in Week 13

Eagles players will showcase their charitable causes by wearing specifically designed game cleats for their matchups on Sunday, Dec. 3, when the team hosts the San Francisco 49ers.

The National Football League’s My Cause My Cleats campaign is set to kick off over the next two weeks, and the Eagles players will showcase their charitable causes by wearing specifically designed game cleats for their matchups on Sunday, Dec. 3, when the team hosts the San Francisco 49ers.

Eagles coaches and staff will join in on those efforts by wearing custom Eagles Autism Foundation sneakers to support the team’s mission to raise funds for innovative autism research and programs.

The My Cause My Cleats campaign is an annual initiative that empowers players to express their commitment to the causes they support through creative artwork and custom designs on their game cleats.

Check out what the players will be wearing courtesy of the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chiefs RG Trey Smith raising awareness for blood clots via ‘My Cause My Cleats’

#Chiefs RG Trey Smith collaborated with the National Blood Clot Alliance to raise awareness for blood clots via the NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats” campaign. | from @EdEastonJr

The Kansas City Chiefs players and the rest of the NFL participated in the annual “My Cause My Cleats” campaign. Players can pick an important cause and represent the chosen organization on custom-designed cleats during this time.

A cause that has been important for Trey Smith has affected the trajectory of his football career. The Chiefs’ right guard played on behalf of the National Blood Clot Alliance with the organization decorated on his cleats last Sunday. Smith had a well-documented battle with blood clots during his time in college. Back in 2018, he was diagnosed with a condition in his lungs. Smith spoke with reporters on Wednesday about his cause and his battles with blood clots.

“Yeah, it means the world. I put up a tweet and an Instagram post about it, talking about (how) I had blood clots and stuff in 2018,” said Smith. “For me, it was a life-changing event. Obviously, anytime you have something that threatens your health and overall well-being, it’s different, and to experience that at a young age, it changed me a lot. Being able to represent that (and) bring more awareness to the cause and really potentially save lives and bring more awareness to it. I’m ecstatic; I’m stoked that I can have the opportunity to give it a platform.”

Smith worked hard over his next few years at Tennessee, losing 40 pounds and earning 2019 first-team All-SEC honors starting 12 of 13 games played. He followed with first-team all-conference honors again in 2020, starting all 11 games at left guard. Smith was drafted in the sixth round of the 2021 NFL draft and has since been completely healthy.

“You’ve got to really give a major shoutout to the University of Tennessee (and) their medical staff for doing their due diligence to making sure I was safe to play and just safe in my overall life as well,” said Smith. “Then the Kansas City Chiefs medical staff as well. Just making sure that they were comfortable with the plan and like I said, we’ve had zero instances (and) zero issues whatsoever and it’s been clean. I thank God for it and I’m just thankful for my overall well-being.”

The National Blood Clot Alliance is a non-profit, voluntary health organization dedicated to advancing the prevention, early diagnosis, and successful treatment of life-threatening blood clots. Smith’s cleats are designed to support any suffering from deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and clot-provoked stroke.

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Look: Saints players tell their “My Cause, My Cleats” stories

Look: New Orleans Saints players like Mark Ingram II, Taysom Hill tell their “My Cause, My Cleats” stories

One of the cooler promotions the NFL does each season is its “My Cause, My Cleats” week to spread awareness of charitable foundations and causes important to its players, and many New Orleans Saints players participated by wearing customized shoes in Week 13’s game with the Tampa bay Buccaneers. Some of them shared stories behind the causes they’re supporting:

Look: Check out Rams players’ custom cleats for ‘My Cause My Cleats’

Rams players are wearing custom cleats this week to support causes they’re passionate about

The Los Angeles Rams are hosting the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday afternoon, seeking to snap their five-game losing streak. When they do take the field, players will be wearing custom cleats as part of the league’s “My Cause My Cleats” initiative, encouraging players to support causes they’re passionate about.

Whether it’s the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the American Cancer Society, Rams players will be raising awareness for several causes they support this weekend. The Rams shared a slideshow of each player’s cleats for Week 13 in order of jersey number, from Allen Robinson to Aaron Donald.

Obviously, some of these players won’t get a chance to wear their cleats because they’re out with injuries – including Robinson and Donald – but they’re still raising awareness through this great initiative.

And here’s a video of Rams players unboxing their custom cleats, seeing them for the first time.