When the Oakland Raiders take the field Sunday afternoon at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, 23 players will be wearing uniqu handmade cleats in support of the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats program.
During Week 13, the Raiders – as well as players all across the NFL – have the opportunity to wear custom cleats representing causes they feel passionately about, and 23 Raiders, including tackle Austin Howard, have taken advantage of the opportunity.
And for the veteran tackle, his cause hits close to home.
“I chose My Cause, My Cleats to be about focus on Lupus,” said Howard.