Bears linebacker Lance Briggs expected to receive a fine for violating the league's uniform policy this weekend, but that won't be the case. Briggs was given red, white and blue equipment for this Sunday's season opener, which falls on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. The NFL told team equipment managers on Friday morning that players may wear special shoes and gloves made by NFL licensees -- including Reebok -- for Week 1 games. All NFL players Sunday will have a patch on their jerseys featuring a ribbon with stars and stripes along with the dates "9/11/01" and "9/11/11." Coaches, personnel and staff will have pins featuring a similar ribbon. The NFL is believed to have the most extensive dress-code rules among the four major sports and does not take uniform violations lightly.