The NFL has dealt with something of a small controversy regarding the turf at MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Jets and Giants.
In fact, NFLPA president and Cleveland Browns center JC Tretter said all NFL teams should switch to grass fields over turf:
“The data stands out,” Tretter said during a Wednesday press conference, via Jake Trotter of ESPN. “Those numbers are staggering, the difference in injury rate between turf and natural grass. It’s possible to get grass in every location, and it’s about pushing for that. We all should be working toward the safest style of play. We know the dangers of playing on turf. That’s not good for anybody. It’s not good for players. It’s not good for the GMs and the head coaches. It’s not good for the owners. It’s not good for the fans. Increased injuries isn’t good for anybody.”
MetLife's turf was investigated by “multiple parties” after a number of NFL players sustained injuries there in the first couple weeks of the league's 2020 regular season.
All parties apparently OK'd the turf after inspection, though it is worth noting the sheer number of injuries to NFL players that occurred at MetLife Stadium.
The San Francisco 49ers have numerous players suffering predominantly lower-body injuries playing on the turf in the Meadowlands, from Joey Bosa and Raheem Mostert to more recently, Jordan Reed between playing there in Weeks 2 and 3. 49ers starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and defensive tackle Solomon Thomas were also injured while playing the Jets in Week 2, with the latter out for the season after tearing his ACL.
Although the inspection stated the turf did not present any extra danger, Tretter believes teams and the league should follow the data and protect NFL player safety by switching to grass fields.
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