“But artificial surfaces are acceptable for our own players,” Howell said.
The NFLPA in April pointed to studies from 2012-22 that it says show a significant increase in non-contact injuries on artificial surfaces vs. grass fields.
He said some artificial surfaces are softer, creating more wobble when the foot hits the ground.
It's for the good of the players & the game itself.”A new artificial surface was installed this year at MetLife Stadium.
The Titans cited NFL data that put Nissan Stadium among the league leaders for games with players having lower-body injuries.
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