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NFL Responds to Player Outcry Over Acrisure Stadium Field as Steelers Resod Before Next Home Games

The union is pressing for stricter, league-wide grass maintenance standards following the complaints.

Overview

  • Players from the Steelers and Browns reported "outrage" to the NFLPA about an "embarrassing" natural grass surface during Sunday's game in Pittsburgh.
  • NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the league has been in contact with the union and the club, which has taken steps to replace the grass at Acrisure Stadium.
  • Resodding began this week and the surface is slated to be ready for Pitt's Oct. 25 game and the Steelers' Oct. 26 home date.
  • Steelers special teams captain Miles Killebrew suffered a significant non-contact right knee injury after planting on the field, and kicker Chris Boswell slipped on a fourth-quarter attempt.
  • Players and coaches described the surface as dry and below standard with chunks of turf tearing up, and shared use with Pitt was cited as a key strain on field quality.