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The Best of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" Initiative

Highlighting the best footwear from the NFL's 2023 "My Cause My Cleats" initiative.

Pat Benson

The Best of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" Initiative
The Best of the NFL's "My Cause My Cleats" Initiative /

Now that Week 14 of the NFL season is over, it means we are in the final stretch of the campaign. It also means that it was another spectacular year for the league's  "My Cause My Cleats" initiative. For two weeks out of the season, players are allowed to express their commitment to the causes that are most important to them. 

Then, fans have the opportunity to support the causes by buying the cleats through an auction. Best of all, 100% of the money raised will be donated to the player’s charities. It is impossible to narrow down the best footwear, but below are ten of our favorite cleats from this year's initiative.

Highlights from NFL's "MCMC"

Ten of the best cleats from the NFL's 2023 "MCMC."

Tua Tagovailoa

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa's green and orange adidas cleats.
Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

Cause: The Tua Foundation.

Brand: adidas.

Russell Wilson

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson's blue and orange Nike cleats.
Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson.

Cause: Why Not You Foundation.

Brand: Nike.

Brock Purdy

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy's black and pink cleats.
Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Player: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy.

Cause: Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.

Brand: adidas.

T.J. Watt

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt's blue and white Under Armour cleats.
Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.

Cause: The American Family Children's Hospital Foundation.

Brand: Under Armour.

Greg Stroman Jr.

Chicago Bears defensive back Greg Stroman Jr.'s blue and white cleats.
Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Chicago Bears defensive back Greg Stroman Jr.

Cause: Autism Speaks.

Brand: Nike.

K.J. Osborn

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn's red and white cleats.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver K.J. Osborn.

Cause: The Salvation Army.

Brand: adidas.

Tutu Atwell

Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell's red and black adidas cleats.
Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Tutu Atwell.

Cause: The American Cancer Society.

Brand: adidas.

Andre Smith

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Andre Smith's purple and pink Nike cleats.
Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Atlanta Falcons linebacker Andre Smith.

Cause: Black Women's Health Imperative.

Brand: Nike.

Josh Paschal

Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal's blue and white cleats.
Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Player: Detroit Lions defensive end Josh Paschal.

Cause: The V Foundation.

Brand: Nike.

Jermaine Johnson II

New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II's green and black Nike cleats.
Good Sports

Player: New York Jets linebacker Jermaine Johnson II.

Cause: Good Sports.

Brand: Nike.

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Pat Benson
PAT BENSON

Pat Benson covers the sneaker industry for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Previously, he has reported on the NBA, authored "Kobe Bryant's Sneaker History (1996-2020)," and interviewed some of the biggest names in the sports world. You can email him at 1989patbenson@gmail.com.

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