The annual “My Cause, My Cleats” initiative means that Detroit Lions players will be rocking some custom cleats for their Week 12 matchup against the New York Giants.
Players and coaches can wear customized cleat and shoe designs created by local and national artists in support of a chosen charity, organization or cause that they connect with.
Many of the shoes will be donated to NFL Auction in order to raise funds for those causes.
Click here to see the full list of causes being spotlighted by players around the NFL.
See below for a rundown of the causes and cleats Lions players will wear for this weekend’s game against the New York Giants with photos above many of the player’s names:
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman Myles Adams (66) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL Myles Adams (CALM): “I’ve always been a strong advocate for mental health, especially amongst the underserved and underprivileged communities of Black people. This year, I wanted to highlight the Black women and the de-stigmatizing of their mental health initiatives.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold (6) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
CB Terrion Arnold (Lupus Foundation of America): “Lupus is a personal connection in my family so I want to be someone that continues to shine a light on it and bring attention and awareness to organizations helping those who are dealing with it.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions guard Kayode Awosika (74) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
G Kayode Awosika (Keep The School Safe): “I’ve seen how bullying can impact people and truly just wish for better people to make a better world.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LB Derrick Barnes (Downtown Boxing Gym): “I have been working with DBG for a few months now. They provide programs to help the youth achieve their goals in life l, whether that’s college or dream jobs.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive back Brian Branch (32) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DB Brian Branch (American Cancer Society): “Watching my mom go through her battle with breast cancer is something I will never forget and I wanted to honor her and other women in this world who are fighting and who have survived their diagnosis.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LB Jack Campbell (Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation): “As an Iowa native, I chose to highlight the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation for its work in protecting Iowa’s land, water, and wildlife.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions tackle Taylor Decker (68) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
T Taylor Decker (Alternative for Girls): “It’s important to provide resources to protect our women and little girls. As a father and husband, this hits close to home for me.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions cornerback Khalil Dorsey (30) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
CB Khalil Dorsey (Friends Giving Back and Head to Speech): “I chose to use Friends Giving Back because it helps build communities up.” The mission of Head to Speech is to promote athlete brain health by closing the gap between athletics and communications sciences and disorders.
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions offensive lineman Miles Frazier (71) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
OL Miles Frazier (National Multiple Sclerosis Society – NJ): “I chose to repersent the National Multiple Sclerosis Society NJ because my mom has MS. Growing up my family and I did the MS walk in New Jersey to help raise awareness for my mom.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions safety Thomas Harper (12) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
S Thomas Harper (Tackle for Change): “This organization’s mission is to empower the youth through different programs and events geared towards under privileged kids. T4C is founded by the Harper brothers and we hope to give the youth access to information and opportunities they otherwise wouldn’t have!”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions long snapper Hogan Hatten (49) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LS Hogan Hatten (Matt’s Place Foundation): “Our family friends have been affected by ALS. Mike Springer passed away two years ago from ALS and I think husband, this hits close to home for me.” it’s a great idea to bring light to the cause.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions safety Kerby Joseph (31) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
S Kerby Joseph (ELEVATE Orlando): “I was a part of their program in high school and now want to help younger kids.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions wide receiver Tom Kennedy (85) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
WR Tom Kennedy (Tunnel to Towers Foundation): “Hits close to home. My dad was NYPD for 35 years and my sister was too before she switched to Suffolk County PD.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyler Lacy (78) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL Tyler Lacy (American Cancer Association): “My mother is a breast cancer survivor.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman Roy Lopez (51) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL Roy Lopez (RL Foundation and The Hidden Opponent): “My personal non profit (RL Foundation) is dedicated to improving the lives of student athletes through sports and The Hidden Opponent emphasizes the importance of mental health in sports that they’re trying to bring attention to.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions wide receiver Dominic Lovett (19) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
WR Dominic Lovett (Boys and Girls Clubs of America): “I was impacted by the Boys and Girls Club and want to support the organization with these cleats.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions linebacker Trevor Nowaske (53) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LB Trevor Nowake (Susan G. Komen): “I’d like to raise awareness to the fight against cancer.” Nowaske’s mother is also a skin cancer survivor.
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman Levi Onwuzurike photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL Levi Onwuzurike (MATIO): “I want to focus on childhood cancer. Kids are the future, and need the most help.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions wide receiver Kalif Raymond (11) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
WR Kalif Raymond (Michigan Veterans Foundation and Boys and Girls Club of Southeastern Michigan): “I will be representing two foundations, one per cleat. Homeless veteran presence has been prominent both in Atlanta, where I’m from, and Detroit, where I play. Boys and Girls Club continues to give way for the youth, which are the future.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman DJ Reader (98) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL DJ Reader (A Son Never Forgets): Reader’s A Son Never Forgets Foundation is an organization built around the never-ending relationship that a son has with his father and mother. The foundation focuses on positive messages around health, wellness, and the importance of education.
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions linebacker Malcolm Rodriguez (44) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LB Malcolm Rodriguez (Make-A-Wish): “I’ve worked with Make-A-Wish kids before and I just want to give them something special that they will remember.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions running back Jacob Saylors (25) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
RB Jacob Saylors (Autism Speaks): “I chose Autism Speaks because it holds a special place in my heart. Some of my best friends have autism. Autism makes an individual unique but not different from any other person.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions tackle Dan Skipper (70) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
T Dan Skipper (Detroit Fireman’s Fund Association): “We need to help those who help us when their number is called. They provide assistance to firefighters and their families after hardship. They are committed to not let those who serve our city get left behind.”
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown (St. Brown Foundation): Established by football brothers Amon-Ra, Equanimeous and Osiris St. Brown in 2025, the St. Brown Foundation empowers kids to reach their full potential through fun, meaningful learning. Their mission is to help students succeed academically and shoot for the stars.
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions linebacker Grant Stuard (15) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
LB Grant Stuard (Pure Heart Foundation): The foundation’s mission aims to embrace children of incarcerated parents and empower them to break the cycle of generational involvement in the criminal justice system.
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions safety Daniel Thomas (2) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
S Daniel Thomas (Autism Speaks): “The reason why I chose this cause is because of my nephew Mason. He has autism. Mason is the reason I bring awareness to this cause every year.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
WR Jameson Williams (The Jameson Williams Foundation): “I chose this cause and my foundation because it is important to me to provide opportunities and support to youth and families who may be less our city get left behind.” fortunate.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions defensive lineman Tyleik Williams (91) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
DL Tyleik Williams (Brilliant Cities): “I support Brilliant Cities because transforming vacant spaces into vibrant community hubs means more than rebuilding neighborhoods — it means giving kids and families a place to grow, connect, and thrive together in Detroit. Detroit took a chance on me, I want to show my love and support for this community.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions tight end Shane Zylstra (84) photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
TE Shane Zylstra (Orchards Children’s Services): “I would like to highlight Orchards for their continued work in aiding foster kids and families finding suitable homes.”
OL Tate Ratledge (DGD Outdoor Adventures): “They support the local kids in Athens, Georgia and I was a big part of helping with it in college.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions run game coordinator/offensive line coach Hank Fraley photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
Run game coordinator/offensive line coach Hank Fraley (Breakthrough T1D): “Two of my children were recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I just want to bring awareness to the warning signs and the opportunity to help spread the message that by supporting breakthrough T1D, we can help improve life saving technology as well as push to find a cure.”
Cleats belonging to Detroit Lions run game coordinator/defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers photographed at the Meijer Performance Center on Nov. 12, 2025 in Allen Park, Mich. (Jeff Nguyen/Detroit Lions)AP
Run game coordinator/defensive line coach Kacy Rodgers (Lifting Brothers Up): Lifting Brothers Up is committed to providing young men mentoring and skill development. “This is a cause that is near and dear to my heart because I was this kid.”
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