The NFL Players Association (NFLPA) has revealed that 92% of players prefer playing on natural grass fields over artificial turf. This preference was nearly unanimous among the 1,700 players who voted, according to NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell. The NFLPA continues to advocate for grass fields, highlighting the issue during the Super Bowl and criticizing the use of turf in some stadiums, such as MetLife Stadium. The debate over playing surfaces continues, with the NFLPA emphasizing the players' strong preference for grass fields.
Roger Goodell said some players prefer artificial turf, NFLPA says it's just kickers. https://t.co/Fl08kzneqh
NFL players have had it with artificial turf and you can’t blame them https://t.co/1bIVPZwkno
92 percent of players prefer natural grass fields (And Dolphins throwbacks) https://t.co/rxvOhTgrKk
The NFLPA executive director says 92% of the players prefer grass fields over turf, adding there's a "hypocrisy" with some stadiums (including MetLife) installing grass for the World Cup and keeping turf for football. (via @PGutierrezESPN). #Jets https://t.co/Nao0VNFsQg
The San Francisco 49ers’ issues with their practice fields at the Super Bowl gave the NFL Players Association an opportunity to highlight players’ desire for grass fields across the league. https://t.co/cp6mUZ7O3M
A vast majority of players want to play on natural grass fields, NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said Tuesday. More via @PGutierrezESPN: https://t.co/Ft7M73E2YJ
'It's not rocket science': NFL turf debate rages on although 92% of players prefer grass https://t.co/HTUKf5aWQP
Nflpa survey revealed that 92% of players prefer to play on grass versus turf. Nflpa continues to stress this to NFL and owners and wants to find a solution, which union leaders believe is reasonable, especially considering MetLife Stadium will put down grass for World Cup.
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said it was nearly unanimous that polling showed players prefer grass over turf—despite Roger Goodell’s contention otherwise. Howell said some 1,700 players voted, and 92% preferred playing high-quality grass fields (kickers liked turf).