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Steelers Replace Acrisure Stadium Grass After Rodgers’ ‘Borderline Unplayable’ Critique

Back-to-back home dates on Oct. 25–26 raise concerns about how the new surface will hold up.

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 12: Aaron Rodgers #8 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in action against the Cleveland Browns on October 12, 2025 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Re-sodding began immediately after the Oct. 12 win over the Browns, with CBS Pittsburgh showing the field replacement in progress and reporting it will be ready for the next homestand.
  • Aaron Rodgers called the grass “borderline unplayable,” noting widespread slipping and urging seven-stud cleats as he compared the surface to early-season Lambeau of past years.
  • Kicker Chris Boswell slipped on a 54-yard attempt late in the game and avoided a serious injury despite tearing up a large divot on his plant step.
  • Special-teams captain Miles Killebrew sustained a non-contact right knee injury described as significant by head coach Mike Tomlin, and his status remains a developing issue.
  • Tomlin acknowledged the field was poor and said it will be swapped out, with the new sod slated for use by Pitt on Oct. 25 and the Steelers on Oct. 26, though some reports cautioned the quick turnaround could still stress the surface.