NFL Fines Jalen Hurts for Wearing Mismatched Cleats in Eagles’ Win
The $5,628 fine was issued for violating uniform rules, but Jordan Brand has pledged to cover the cost.
- Jalen Hurts was fined $5,628 by the NFL for wearing mismatched Air Jordan cleats in two shades of green during the Eagles' 27-13 victory over the Steelers.
- The NFL rulebook mandates that players' cleats must align with their team's constitutional colors, which Hurts' mismatched cleats violated.
- Jordan Brand, a Nike subsidiary, announced it would pay the fine, likening the situation to Nike's support of Michael Jordan during his dress code violations decades ago.
- Hurts explained that he wore the mismatched cleats because the intended pair, Jordan Columbia 11s, did not arrive in time for the game.
- This is not the first time Hurts has worn mismatched cleats this season, previously earning the nickname 'Jalen Two Shoes' after a similar incident in October.