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NFL Player DeAngelo Williams Fined By NFL For Supporting His Mother’s Battle With Cancer

By Aqiyl Aniys | October 29th, 2015 | Modified - October 29th, 2015

Pittsburg Steelers’ running back DeAngelo Williams was fined $5,787 by the NFL for wearing a message that supported his mother’s battle with breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

His black eye, which NFL players use to cut down form glare from the sun, had the message “we will find a cure” and a pink breast cancer awareness ribbon inscribed on it.

NFL league rules state players must have pre-approved consent to wearing any messages on their uniforms, no matter what the message is. DeAngelo Williams did not get approval from the league to wear the eye black, so he was rightfully fined by the NFL for breaking its rules.

The problem many have with the fine is not the fine itself, but it that the money will be given to the owners and many think the money should be donated to a breast cancer awareness charity.

The NFL does support Breast Cancer Month by putting pink accents on the players uniforms and gear worn by coaches, but it appears that even though DeAngelo Williams’ individual action also supported the cause his actions weren’t welcomed by the league because it was in line with NFL league rules.

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About Author: Aqiyl Aniys

Aqiyl Aniys is the author of the books Alkaline Herbal Medicine, Alkaline Plant Based Diet and the children's book, Faith and Justice eat an Alkaline Plant Based Diet." He received a certificate in plant-based nutrition from Cornell University, a BA in Organizational Behavior and Communications from NYU, worked as an elementary school teacher, and studied social work. He enjoys boxing, kick boxing, cycling, power walking, and basically anything challenging, and his alkaline plant-based diet supports all that he does. Learn more about transitioning to an alkaline vegan diet using the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide.