NFLPA head: Players strongly want 'high quality' grass fields

NFLPA head: Players strongly want 'high quality' grass fields play Jordan Raanan May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM ET Share LikeLike Open Extended Reactions LikeCelebrateFire 558 While NFL players watch some of their stadiums get new grass fields installed for upcoming FIFA World Cup games, it only reinforces their desire to move away from turf. Fifteen of the 30 NFL stadiums use some sort of artificial turf for American football games. Players have become more vocal in recent years about their desire to play on grass. "What we want is good grass fields. Good, solid fields," NFLPA executive director JC Tretter...