NFL May Fine Players For Wearing Cleats Honoring Sept. 11 Victims
An NFL player's decision to honor victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks may lead to a fine from the NFL.
Tennessee Titans linebacker Avery Williamson wore cleats bearing the date of the attack and "Never forget," a popular refrain in the wake of the attacks. Sunday marked the 15th anniversary of the attacks.
The outpour of support & positivity has been amazing. Thank you!
— Avery Williamson (@AWilliamson54) September 11, 2016
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The NFL denied Williamson's request to wear the shoes and threatened him with a fine for violating the league's uniform code.
Williamson plans to auction the cleats with the proceeds going to a miliary charity
Honoring #911Day @WarriorWishes by auctioning my cleats + meet/greet & #Titans tickets READ: https://t.co/OprfEiKcvZ pic.twitter.com/z0d8Z2qAVE
— Avery Williamson (@AWilliamson54) September 9, 2016
Also on Sunday, New York Giants receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Victor Cruz wore cleats honoring the victims of Sept. 11.