John Bates | My Cause My Cleats

This week, players all over the NFL are wearing customized cleats to bring awareness to important causes they support throughout the year. Commanders TE John Bates is using his own experience being born with a cleft palate to help other children get the corrective surgery they need with Smile Train.

Carolina Panthers Tight End Hayden Hurst honors Face the Fight & The Hayden Hurst Family Foundation for My Cause My Cleats to raise awareness of veteran suicide prevention in partnership with USAA. Learn more at wefacethefight.org.

NFL RedZone recaps all of the "My Cause My Cleats" social-media activity from Week 13 of the 2023 NFL season.

Green Bay Packers linebacker Rashan Gary joins 'The Insiders' for an exclusive interview regarding 'My Cause My Cleats' and what cause he is supporting with his shoes.

Young Dylan features player's custom cleats for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

Last week, players all over the NFL wore customized cleats to bring awareness to important causes they support throughout the year. Steelers Lineman Kevin Dotson credits art with helping re-center him after a tough game and he wants others to experience that healing power with the organization Artists Image Resource. Text "MCMC" to 635635 to hear players' stories, bid on their custom cleats for charity, and learn more about how they're making a difference in their communities.

Last week, players all over the NFL wore customized cleats to bring awareness to important causes they support throughout the year. Steelers Running Back Najee Harris' organization Da Bigger Picture is providing kids' tools for better education, addressing homelessness, and more. Text "MCMC" to 635635 to hear players' stories, bid on their custom cleats for charity, and learn more about how they're making a difference in their communities.

NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson details NFL players participating in the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative in Week 13.

A Commitment to the Cause

This week, players all over the NFL are wearing customized cleats to bring awareness to important causes they support throughout the year. Packers linebacker Justin Hollins is shedding light on the global water crisis with the Thirst Project.

NFL Network's Steve Smith Sr. reveals that his 'My Cause My Cleats' benefits his family's mental health foundation.

This week, players all over the NFL are wearing customized cleats to bring awareness to important causes they support throughout the year. Miami Dolphins quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and Houston Texans linebacker Christian Kirksey are part of a larger group amplifying Black Women's Health Imperative, an organization dedicated to addressing equity in health care.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport's 'My Cause My Cleats' commemorates Kids in Need Foundation.

Check out Bufflo Bills quarterback Josh Allen's and New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones' 'My Cause My Cleats' for Bills-Patriots game on 'TNF'.

NFL Network's DeAngelo Hall describes NFL's 'My Cause My Cleats' initiative and what it means to him.

Miami artist Marcus Rivero details the custom cleats he creates for the NFL's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

Since moving to SoFi Stadium in 2020, the Chargers have forged vital connections with the community in Inglewood and greater Los Angeles. Quarterback Justin Herbert is using his platform to make an impact on the lives of L.A. kids in a variety of ways.

Away from football, Super Bowl Champs and Los Angeles Rams Teammates Tyler Higbee and Johnny Hekker are also involved in a different sporting event - one that carries even greater meaning for many of its participants.

Tara Deeker was more than a colleague: she was a friend. When we lost her this fall, it broke the hearts of all of us who knew her here at NFL Media. Tara lit up every room she walked into, she encouraged you to be better, and with her big smile and even bigger laugh, she reminded us why we do this job. Tara was a star, she shined so bright – and it's an honor to share her story.

Cincinnati Bengals tight end C.J. Uzomah shares his My Cause My Cleats.

"NFL Slimetime" hosts Nate Burleson, Young Dylan share their favorite custom cleats from the My Cause My Cleats initiative in Week 14.

Members of the New York City Boys and Girls Club visited the NFL office to design cleats with commissioner Roger Goddell for "My Cause My Cleats."

Los Angeles Rams tight end Tyler Higbee, punter Johnny Hekker bring awareness to Special Olympics with "My Cause My Cleats."

Check out former quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning show off their My Cause My Cleats on 'MNF' broadcast.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reveals his "My Cause My Cleats" for 2021, which aims to promote socioeconomic equity.