Grass on the Field: NFLPA pushes for natural turf in every NFL stadium
NFL players and the NFLPA, led by Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta, are pressing for natural grass in all NFL stadiums after the World Cup showed grass can be installed in multi-use venues; 92% of players reportedly prefer grass, and seven NFL stadiums that normally use artificial turf had natural grass laid for the World Cup. LaPorta posted 'WHY CAN'T WE HAVE THIS TOO' about SoFi Stadium on Instagram. He previously injured his knee in his rookie season at Ford Field on artificial turf. The Lions have updated their turf since 2023 but remain a dome team with no current plan to switch to grass; coach Dan Campbell says they’re focused on using the best possible turf rather than pursuing a grass-only policy.
