Overview

• NFLPA data reveals higher rates of noncontact injuries on artificial turf compared to grass during 2022 regular season
• Players argue natural grass is safer and more comfortable to play on compared to artificial turf
• The NFL and NFLPA committee argue simply switching to grass isn't the solution to the complex problem of field safety
• The NFLPA and NFL are headed to arbitration over a pregame field test failure at a Carolina Panthers game
• Multiple players have called for more grass fields, citing lack of player protection, though costs are higher