EAGAN, Minn. – When Minnesota hosts the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium Sunday, the Vikings will be using their feet to promote causes close to their hearts.
In honor of the NFL's annual My Cause My Cleats initiative, players will don custom-painted kicks that recently were unveiled to the athletes. The footwear's individual designs will represent causes that players selected to raise awareness and support for.
Vikings coaches and football staff members also are participating in the initiative.
Among the organizations represented this season are some of the players' personal foundations or charities, Harrison's Playmakers, founded by Harrison Phillips largely to support young people with cognitive differences; Brian Asamoah II's Be Authentic Foundation, which focuses on young athletes in Accra, Ghana; and the Bynum Faith Foundation, a nonprofit started by Camryn Bynum and his family to provide aid and holistic relief to underprivileged communities across the U.S. and the Philippines.
Other players and individuals are again shining light on organizations close to their heart, which are listed below.
NOTE: Players are listed first and in alphabetical order; the list does include those on active roster, practice squad and Injured Reserve.
View photos of Vikings players' custom cleats in honor of the NFL's 2024 My Cause My Cleats initiative that allows players to represent causes that are important to them.
Jordan Addison, WR
Organization: Minnesota Vikings Foundation
Cause: Youth
Brian Asamoah II, LB
Organization: Be Authentic Foundation
Cause: Other/Youth
Blake Brandel, G
Organization: Ronald McDonald House
Cause: Health & Wellness
Jonathan Bullard, DT
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
Camryn Bynum, S
Organization: Bynum Faith Foundation
Cause: Youth/Health & wellness
Andre Carter II, OLB
Organization: Legacies Alive
Cause: Military
Blake Cashman, LB
Organization: Way to Grow
Cause: Youth
Ty Chandler, RB
Organization: Project Success
Cause: Other
Sam Darnold, QB
Organization: NEGU – Jessie Rees Foundation
Cause: Pediatric Cancer
Christian Darrisaw, T
Organization: Minnesota Vikings Foundation
Cause: Youth
Andrew DePaola, LS
Organization: Bo’s Effort and One Love Foundation
Cause: Mental Health/Domestic Violence
Dan Feeney, OL
Organization: National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Cause: Health & Wellness
C.J. Ham, FB
Organization: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Cause: Cancer
T.J. Hockenson, TE
Organization: Warrior Rising
Cause: Military
Ed Ingram, G
Organization: Sickle Cell Foundation of Minnesota
Cause: Health & Wellness
Theo Jackson, S
Organization: NAMI
Cause: Mental Health
Trishton Jackson, WR
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
Justin Jefferson, WR
Organization: Juxtaposition Arts
Cause: Youth/Art
Aaron Jones, Sr., RB
Organization: A&A All the Way Foundation
Cause: Youth Initiatives/Military
Pat Jones II, OLB
Organization: United Heroes League
Cause: Youth Initiatives/Military
Michael Jurgens, OL
Organization: Colin Farrell Foundation
Cause: Special Needs
Joshua Metellus, S
Organization: HaitiChildren
Cause: Youth
Fabian Moreau, CB
Organization: Alzheimer’s Association
Cause: Alzheimer's Disease
Nick Mullens, QB
Organization: All Pro Dad
Cause: Youth Initiatives
Johnny Mundt, TE
Organization: Ciara’s Circle of Hope
Cause: Pediatric Cancer
Nick Muse, TE
Organization: Animal Humane Society
Cause: Animal Adoption
Jalen Nailor, WR
Organization: Safe Haven Foster Shoppe
Cause: Youth
Brian O'Neill, T
Organization: Autism Speaks
Cause: Special Needs
Harrison Phillips, DT
Organization: Harrison’s Playmakers and Best Buddies
Cause: Special Needs/Youth
Brandon Powell, WR
Organization: Mercy Chefs
Cause: Health & Wellness
Bo Richter, OLB
Organization: Wounded Warrior Project
Cause: Military
Dalton Risner
Organization: RisnerUp Foundation
Cause: Youth Mental Health
Walter Rouse, T
Organization: National Down Syndrome Society
Cause: Special Needs
Zavier Scott, RB
Organization: Unravel Pediatric Cancer
Cause: Cancer
Trent Sherfield, Sr., WR
Organization: Diamonds Against the Rough
Cause: Other/Youth
Taki Taimani, DT
Organization: Williams Syndrome Association
Cause: Health & Wellness
Max Tooley, LB
Organization: Autism Speaks
Cause: Special needs
Dallas Turner, OLB
Organization: World Central Kitchen
Cause: Global food insecurity
Andrew Van Ginkel, OLB
Organization: Van Ginkel Impact Foundation
Cause: Other
Jay Ward, S
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
View photos of Vikings players, coaches and team personnel unboxing their custom cleats in honor of the NFL's 2024 My Cause My Cleats initiative.
VIKINGS COACHES
Imarjaye Albury, Sr.
Organization: Westside Boosters Youth Athletic Club
Cause: Youth
Brian Angelichio
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
Dalmin Gibson
Organization: Cerebral Palsy Foundation
Cause: Health & Wellness
Patrick Hill
Organization: The Big Man Foundation
Cause: Other
Daronte Jones
Organization: The American Heart Association
Cause: Health & Wellness
Curtis Modkins
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
Kevin O'Connell
Organization: NEGU – Jessie Rees Foundation
Cause: Pediatric Cancer
Chris O'Hara
Organization: Autoimmune Association
Cause: Health & Wellness
Mike Pettine
Organization: Merging Vets & Players
Cause: Military
Mike Siravo
Organization: Special Olympics
Cause: Special Needs
Tony Sorrentino
Organization: Angelman Syndrome Foundation
Cause: Other
Grant Udinski
Organization: St. Paul Parks Conservancy
Cause: Other
VIKINGS FOOTBALL STAFF
Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Organization: The Hidden Genius Project and University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
Cause: STEM Education/Mental Health
Lexus Blunt
Organization: Black Women’s Health Imperative
Cause: Health & Wellness
Jasper Brinkley
Organization: Mothers Against Drunk Driving
Cause: Other
Arkeem Byrd
Organization: Frank Callen Boys & Girls Club
Cause: Youth Initiatives
Matt Duhamel
Organization: Lazarus House Ministries
Cause: Health & Wellness
Shannon Glinka
Organization: American SIDS Institute
Cause: Other
Mara Gunnerson
Organization: American Cancer Society
Cause: Cancer
Rashard Hammonds
Organization: Epilepsy Foundation
Cause: Health & Wellness
David Jantzi
Organization: Feed My Starving Children
Cause: Food Insecurity
Marquis Johnson
Organization: American Stroke Association
Cause: Health & Wellness
Richard Johnson
Organization: National Multiple Sclerosis Association
Cause: Health & Wellness
Dan Ridenour
Organization: Coalition for Rainforest Nations
Cause: Health & Wellness/Climate Change
Connor Whicker
Organization: Foundation of Hope
Cause: Mental Health
Tyler Williams
Organization: Feed My Starving Children
Cause: Food Insecurity