During Weeks 13 and 14, NFL players will wear customized cleats to honor the causes they choose to support during My Cause My Cleats.

Players have the unique opportunity to pick any cause that is important to them and represent them on their cleats on gameday.

For Eagles offensive lineman Darian Kinnard, he chose an organization that supports what's special to him. He even had the chance to meet members of the organization and show them around Lincoln Financial Field. Kinnard gave them a tour of the locker rooms, brought them onto the field, and even got to reveal the cleats that he will for them.

Kinnard chose the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) as his organization for this year's My Cause My Cleats initiative.

The WWP began in 2003, providing simple care and comfort items to the hospital for wounded service members returning home from Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, the WWP's direct programs and services provide mental health, career counseling, and long-term rehabilitative care. The organization has helped millions of men and women and their families with their mission of honoring and empowering wounded warriors.

"Building a team is the main goal and support for each other is part of that goal. What we do as far as all of the programs we have – mental health, helping people get jobs, transitioning out of the military – it's the support of the Wounded Warriors," WWP Peer Leader Kimberly Washington said. "If they weren't there, there's no other entity that would help support us. When you're part of a group, you feel more of a camaraderie and more necessity to get things done and for people to help you."

Kinnard's great grandfather and a few of his uncles and cousins have served in the military. His mom. Mandy Headrick, worked at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which provides benefits to veterans and their families.

"I think I really saw how overlooked veterans are in our country and our community. I felt like being able to be a support system and show that people care just goes a long way and does a lot for these veterans," Kinnard said. "Doesn't matter the state they're in or where they're at. Just knowing that we're there to help and be there for them, it means a lot to them."

The Wounded Warriors members were in awe of the stadium and getting to meet Kinnard – the smiles they had from the minute they arrived never left.

They took pictures inside the locker room and on the field while spending time with the Eagles' lineman.

"The mission for the Eagles partnering with WWP means the world to all of us. We spend a lot of time watching teams, but to be able to meet the athletes up close and personal is special," said Anthony Webb from the WWP. "My heart is warm for one. To let us know that hey, we do exist, we do make a difference, and veterans mean the world to everybody across the world."

Surrounded by members of the Wounded Warrior Project, Kinnard opened his box of cleats for the very first time inside the locker room.

"I thought the cleats looked sick. I feel like they're a great representation of Wounded Warrior Project," Kinnard said. "A little tattered, a little beat up, but beautiful in its own way. Every scar they have is a message and I feel like it's a great representation of what they stand for."

Kinnard cannot wait to rep the custom cleats on the field in Weeks 13 and 14.

He was grateful for the experience to meet members of the Wounded Warrior Project and show them inside Lincoln Financial Field.

"It was a cool experience just hearing some of the stories that they have and getting to know them on a personal level. I feel like that's sometimes all it takes just to show support and show that you're there and you care for them and what they've done for our country," Kinnard said.

– Written by Liam Wichser