DeAngelo Williams, William Gay Fined by NFL: Latest Details, Reaction

October 28, 2015   ·   Tim Daniels   ·   Jump to comments

Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams and cornerback William Gay were reportedly fined more than $5,700 each by the NFL for apparent violations of the uniform guidelines during Sunday's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reported that Williams has been showcasing "Find the Cure" on his eye black for five years, and this is the first time he's received punishment—a $5,787 fine to be exact—from the league for it.
Williams previously tried to honor his mother, who died from breast cancer in 2014, by attempting to wear pink uniform accessories, but was told by the league it would not make an exception. Instead, Williams dyed his hair pink.
Similarly, Aditi Kinkhabwala of the NFL Network reported Gay has worn purple cleats during the last two Octobers to honor his mother, who was killed in an act of domestic violence, and raise awareness. This marks the first time he's been fined, as well.
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