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Odell Beckham Jr. Calls on NFL to Ditch Turf After Giants' Malik Nabers Injury

Beckham cites his own ACLs on artificial surfaces, urging research or top-tier turf if grass is not adopted.

Odell Beckham Jr. #13 of the New York Giants celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 14, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
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Sep 28, 2025; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Malik Nabers (1) is carted off the field following an injury during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Giants fear Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending knee injury on a non-contact play in the second quarter, with some reports pointing to a possible ACL tear that remains unconfirmed.
  • Nabers appeared to get his foot stuck in the MetLife Stadium surface while attempting a catch, according to game reports.
  • Hours after the game, Odell Beckham Jr. posted on X urging the NFL to "get rid of the turf," calling it a player-safety priority.
  • Beckham acknowledged turf may not be solely responsible for injuries and asked for comprehensive research and the highest-quality surface standards if turf continues to be used.
  • The NFLPA has argued natural grass is significantly safer, while league data for 2023 indicated similar noncontact lower-extremity injury rates on synthetic and natural fields.