Bills debut grass field amid mixed reviews in preseason opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 4:43 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Bills unveiled a new grass field at Highmark Stadium during their preseason opener against the Panthers. Players expressed mixed sentiments about the surface quality, with one calling it 'ass right now' due to issues such as grass clumps being displaced during play. While some noted the field felt soft, linebacker Dorian Williams acknowledged it was preferable to artificial turf. Despite the criticisms, it remains early in the season, with adjustments expected as the field settles.
- •Bills replaced artificial turf with grass for the new stadium
- •Mixed reviews surfaced during the preseason game with the Panthers
- •One player remarked on the field's poor condition during the game
- •Linebacker Dorian Williams favored grass over turf despite issues
- •Field quality concerns may be addressed as the season progresses
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Bills new stadium facing early criticisms on grass conditions: 'The field is a—'
- 12:28 PMYahoo Sports — Bills new stadium grass gets a negative review: 'The field is [expletive] right now'
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Bills' new grass field draws mixed reviews
"Buffalo invested billions into its new look stadium. It remains to be seen whether the money will be worth it.
"At least one Buffalo Bills player wasn't happy with the grass on the field at the new Highmark Stadium.
"The Bills have dumped artificial turf for grass in their new stadium.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 4:43 PMBills new stadium facing early criticisms on grass conditions: 'The field is a—'
Buffalo invested billions into its new look stadium. It remains to be seen whether the money will be worth it.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:28 PMBills new stadium grass gets a negative review: 'The field is [expletive] right now'
At least one Buffalo Bills player wasn't happy with the grass on the field at the new Highmark Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 12:12 AMBills' new grass field draws mixed reviews
The Bills have dumped artificial turf for grass in their new stadium.
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