Local Players Participate In NFL’s 2022 ‘My Cause My Cleats’ Campaign
Dec 1, 2022, 5:23 PM | Updated: Dec 4, 2022, 1:40 pm
A detail of Eric Rowe #21 of the Miami Dolphins cleats for NFL's My Cause, My Cleats campaign prior to the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Hard Rock Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – Multiple locals NFL players participated in the league’s My Cause My Cleats campaign for the 2022 season.
#MyCauseMyCleats
This season, local NFL players chose to join the campaign and will wear customized cleats in Week 13 to support their cause or organization of choice.
“NFL players reveal their passions beyond the game and wear their hearts on their feet through My Cause My Cleats,” NFL.com describes the campaign. “Players have the opportunity to pick a cause that is important to them and represent their chosen organization on custom designed cleats.”
The NFL kicked off Unboxing Week for #MyCauseMyCleats with players from across the league showcasing their custom cleats to recognize various causes.
Visit https://t.co/keHZUrnrSI to hear their stories. #ItTakesAllOfUs to commit to the cause. pic.twitter.com/DCpunIidf9
— NFL (@NFL) November 29, 2022
Here are the local players participating in the campaign and what cause they are supporting:
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Former Utah Utes
Leki Fotu – Defensive Lineman – Arizona Cardinals (4-8)
Cause/Organization: American Diabetes Association
Next Game: Bye Week
Jaylon Johnson – Cornerback – Chicago Bears (3-9)
Cause/Organization: Kevvys Vision Project (Goal: “empower and motivate underprivileged communities while giving them equal opportunities to succeed.”)
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Kicks for a cause 👟 #MyCauseMyCleats
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 2, 2022
Garett Bolles – Offensive Line – Denver Broncos (3-8)
Cause/Organization: GB3 Foundation (Goal: “empower children and youth with learning disabilities to find success through mentors in educational strategies, spiritual and mental wellbeing, whole body nutrition and physical health for the purpose of equipping them to live their dream.”)
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Tim Patrick – Wide Receiver – Denver Broncos (3-8)
Cause/Organization: Sarcoma Foundation of America and Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
Next Game: @ Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Thanks to @broncos receiver Tim Patrick for designating the Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center as his #MyCauseMyCleats cause this @NFL season. And check out these gorgeous cleats, featuring artwork by some of the youth that @Tpstreets mentors at our facility. pic.twitter.com/4t65bpae2c
— Colo. Human Services (@CO_CDHS) November 29, 2022
Julian Blackmon – Safety – Indianapolis Colts (4-7-1)
Cause/Organization: Kicking the Stigma – Indianapolis Colts Foundation (Goal: “‘Kick the Stigma’ around mental health and encourage anyone battling these illnesses to seek the help they need.”
Next Game: @ Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, December 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
Ben and Julian's why. 💙💚#MyCauseMyCleats x #KickingTheStigma pic.twitter.com/B2OMYzkuex
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 2, 2022
Devin Lloyd – Linebacker – Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7)
Cause/Organization: Wounded Warrior Project (Goal: “helps veterans and active duty service members.”
Next Game: @ Detroit Lions on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Matt Gay – Kicker – Los Angeles Rams (3-8)
Cause/Organization: Operation Underground Railroad (Goal: “rescue children from sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.”)
Next Game: vs. Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, December 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Our causes, our cleats. 💙
See what our players are supporting for 2022 #MyCauseMyCleats! pic.twitter.com/TlxCOe5BTr
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) November 30, 2022
Eric Rowe – Cornerback – Miami Dolphins (8-3)
Cause/Organization: International Justice Mission (Goal: “protects people in poverty from human trafficking, modern-day slavery, violence and police abuse of power.”)
Next Game: @ San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, December 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Mitch Wishnowsky – Punter – San Francisco 49ers (7-4)
Cause/Organization: Project Apis m. (Goal: “funds and directs honey bee research to enhance honey bee health and vitality while improving crop production.”
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
𝟐𝟗 players
𝟗 coaches & staff
𝟑𝟖 incredible causesCheck out this year's #MyCauseMyCleats campaign pres. by @ShoePalace 👇
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 28, 2022
Cody Barton – Linebacker – Seattle Seahawks (6-5)
Cause/Organization: Yellow for Life (Goal: “positive, encouraging, and evidence-based approach to suicide prevention and awareness.”)
Next Game: @ Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, December 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
Practice Squad Players
- Terrell Burgess – Safety – New York Giants
- Cause/Organization: Set The Expectation (Goal: “ending sexual and interpersonal violence through prevention work with men, advocacy, and engagement with agencies serving survivors and their families.”)
#SetTheExpectation pic.twitter.com/j6uZgPwOyp
— Terrell Burgess (@TiTaniumT98) December 2, 2022
Former BYU Cougars
Tyler Allgeier – Running Back – Atlanta Falcons (5-7)
Cause/Organization: Lung Cancer Foundation of America
Next Game: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Brady Christensen – Offensive Lineman – Carolina Panthers (4-8)
Cause/Organization: Youth Education
Next Game: Bye Week
Sione Takitaki – Linebacker – Cleveland Browns (4-7)
Cause/Organization: American Cancer Society
Next Game: @ Houston Texans on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
More than 30 of our players will share powerful stories and inspiration through custom cleat designs this weekend 🧡
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) December 1, 2022
Jamaal Williams – Running Back – Detroit Lions (4-7)
Cause/Organization: Lonestar Fostering Connections (Goal: “bring families together through our foster care and adoption services.”
Next Game: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
GAMEDAY 🦁💙
It's an HONOR to be wearing these cleats for #MyCauseMyCleats today 🙏🏾
@FosterCareAdopt #onepride #1stswaggkazekage pic.twitter.com/TSEw7l6oeo
— Jamaal Williams (@jswaggdaddy) December 4, 2022
Kyle Van Noy – Linebacker – Los Angeles Chargers (6-5)
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Taysom Hill – Tight End – New Orleans Saints (4-8)
Cause/Organization: Ochsner Hospital for Children’s Child Life Center
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, December 5 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Zach Wilson – Quarterback – New York Jets (7-4)
Cause/Organization: Atlantic Health Goryeb Children’s Hospital
Next Game: @ Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on CBS
Fred Warner – Linebacker – San Francisco 49ers (7-4)
Cause/Organization: American Cancer Society
Next Game: vs. Miami Dolphins on Sunday, December 4 at 2:05 p.m. (MDT) on FOX
3️⃣8️⃣ 49ers representing 3️⃣8️⃣ causes close to their hearts ❤️
A look into this year's #MyCauseMyCleats campaign pres. by @ShoePalace 👇
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) December 1, 2022
Former Utah State Aggies
Nick Vigil – Linebacker – Arizona Cardinals (4-8)
Cause/Organization: Risen Agenda
Next Game: Bye Week
Patrick Scales – Long Snapper – Chicago Bears (3-9)
Cause/Organization: Navy Seal Foundation (Goal: “provides immediate and ongoing support and assistance to the Naval Special Warfare community and its families.”
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Tyler Larsen – Offensive Lineman – Washington Commanders (7-5)
Cause/Organization: TACA (The Autism Community in Action) (Goal: “provides education, support and hope to families living with autism.”
Next Game: @ New York Giants on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
#MyCauseMyCleats @TACAfoundation pic.twitter.com/v2KJZI1xNJ
— Tyler Larsen (@TylerLarsen58) December 2, 2022
Former Weber State Wildcats
Taron Johnson – Cornerback – Buffalo Bills (8-3)
Cause/Organization: Black Women’s Health Imperative (Goal: “All Black women will enjoy optimal health in a society that promotes health equity, social and reproductive justice.”)
Next Game: @ New England Patriots on Thursday, December 1 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on Prime Video
My Cause My Cleats. ❤️💙#GoBills | #BillsMafia
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 1, 2022
Sua Opeta – Offensive Lineman – Philadelphia Eagles (10-1)
Cause/Organization: American Kidney Fund
Next Game: vs. Tennessee Titans on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
Bringing awareness on and off the field#MyCauseMyCleats | #FlyEaglesFly
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) November 29, 2022
Former Southern Utah Thunderbirds
Braxton Jones – Offensive Lineman – Chicago Bears (3-9)
Cause/Organization: Social Justice
Next Game: vs. Green Bay Packers on Sunday, December 4 at 11 a.m. (MDT) on FOX
.@braxtonjones742 reppin' Social Justice pic.twitter.com/5TdKIuHP4Q
— Chicago Bears (@ChicagoBears) December 2, 2022
Former High School Players
Dalton Schultz – Tight End – Dallas Cowboys (Bingham/Stanford) (8-3)
Cause/Organization: Gamers Outreach (Goal: “empowers hospitalized families through play. Our goal is to build a world where activity is easily prioritized as part of care. Video games are our tools of choice.”
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
#MyCauseMyCleats 2022: TE @BinghamBaller9 is supporting @GamersOutreach.
Sound 🔛 to hear why he chose this unique cause.#INDvsDAL | #DallasCowboys | @usnikefootball pic.twitter.com/JAh0WWDeDR
— Dallas Cowboys (@dallascowboys) December 2, 2022
Simi Fehoko – Wide Receiver – Dallas Cowboys (Brighton/Stanford) (8-3)
Cause/Organization: Best Buddies- Utah (Goal: “dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).”
Next Game: vs. Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, December 4 at 6:20 p.m. (MDT) on KSL 5 TV
#MyCauseMyCleats @bestbuddies pic.twitter.com/I6kZBoziUN
— Simi Fehoko (@Simi_Fehoko) November 29, 2022
Alohi Gilman – Safety – Los Angeles Chargers (Orem/Notre Dame) (6-5)
Cause/Organization: Aha Punana Leo (Goal: “Drive and inspire change to ensure a living Hawaiian language in Hawaiʻi and beyond.”
Next Game: @ Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, December 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Andre James – Offensive Lineman – Las Vegas Raiders (Herriman/UCLA) (4-7)
Cause/Organization: American Cancer Society
Next Game: vs. Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, December 4 at 2:25 p.m. (MDT) on CBS
Kaden Elliss – Linebacker – New Orleans Saints (Judge Memorial/Idaho) (4-8)
Cause/Organization: Orphan Network (Goal: “produce life changing results for vulnerable and orphaned children in Nicaragua.”
Next Game: @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday, December 5 at 6:15 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN
Kyle Ireland is a Locals in the NFL Insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Yards After College Podcast. Follow him on Twitter (@kyleireland) and Instagram (@kyleirelandksl).
