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The use of artificial turf in the NFL has come under scrutiny due to injury concerns. After Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts narrowly escaped a serious injury on an artificial turf field, calls for the league to switch to all-grass fields have intensified. College football stadiums have also faced criticism for using artificial turf despite player safety concerns. The debate over the use of artificial turf in professional sports continues, with injuries to high-profile players like Aaron Rodgers and Travis Kelce further fueling the discussion.
Whether it’s injuries to Aaron Rodgers, Travis Kelce or Anthony Richardson, calls for the NFL to ditch artificial turf and switch to all grass fields grow louder. But as ESPN discovered… it’s complicated. https://t.co/70ZX9SbUdt
The NFL's turf controversy is nothing new — but it may be accelerated even more by the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Fifteen NFL stadiums have turf, but seven of those are hosting World Cup matches, which will require grass to be installed. On the NFL's turf war »
Common denominator for Colts QB Anthony Richardson's knee, head & shoulder injuries: all slammed off fake turf. Two at home, one on same surface in Houston. Would softer grass have helped? NFL owners like Jim Irsay can't avoid the issue, or cost, anymore. https://t.co/xrbpB62vcK
Artificial Turf should not be in the NFL. Luckily, Eagles QB Jalen Hurts was able to walk away without a serious injury after this play 🙏 https://t.co/V7sEXyitOf
Costly upkeep and less-than-ideal weather have led most college football stadiums to use artificial turf despite injury concerns from players. By @ralphDrussoAP: https://t.co/hwO1LSrWuC https://t.co/4l0FZtvylA
Letting football players who are paid millions be injured by turf is like having a race of Lamborghinis on a track with nails spread on it. Like yeah it would be better without the nails but we’re saving some money with the nails so 🤷🏽♂️
"There were injuries on the field today, some really, really bad. I just feel like the turf has something to do with it." Tottenham Hotspur Stadium has a grass field. But the NFL doesn't use it. The Bills weren't thrilled with the artificial pitch. https://t.co/2u2bFGAZFX