During the NFL owners meetings, league officials discussed the topic of playing surfaces in stadiums. The NFL Players Association prefers grass, citing safety concerns. The goal is to limit the number of different surfaces in order to provide consistency for players. The NFL does not have a uniform policy on playing surfaces, but initiatives on this topic will change over the next three years. The league is also considering involvement with FIFA. Injuries on turf have sparked the discussion, with star players like Aaron Rodgers and Justin Jefferson suffering significant injuries this season.
- The NFL Players Association prefers grass due to safety concerns.
- The goal is to limit the number of different playing surfaces to provide consistency for players.
- The NFL does not have a uniform policy on playing surfaces, but initiatives on this topic will change over the next three years.
- Injuries on turf have sparked the discussion, with star players like Aaron Rodgers and Justin Jefferson suffering significant injuries this season.