ALLEN PARK, Mich. -- Across the league, NFL players will support different causes on their cleats beginning this week. It’s something that has happened in prior years and a smattering of Detroit Lions are participating in the event.
In their own words, here’s why some Lions have chosen the charities that will appear on their cleats before their game on Sunday against the Rams.
[Editor's note: Some of what the players said was edited for content and clarity.]
"Obviously it’s the main focus of mine as far as charitable things, especially in the city of Detroit, so been with them for a while.