Bills president assures field conditions are acceptable after preseason opener

In response to concerns over the condition of the new grass field at Highmark Stadium, Bills president Pete Guelli stated that it performed well during the team's preseason opener against Carolina. Although some turf was churned up during the game, officials inspected the field post-game and found it safe for play. The field is still maturing as it was installed only ten months ago, and the team is working closely with groundskeepers to monitor its performance. Buffalo is scheduled for another practice at the stadium before facing Pittsburgh in their preseason finale on August 27.

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