Bills test new grass at Highmark Stadium ahead of Lions opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Buffalo Bills practiced on a newly installed grass field at Highmark Stadium ahead of their primetime matchup against the Detroit Lions on Thursday. Quarterback Josh Allen noted the improved footing of the new surface, which features a deeper root system compared to the original field that faced safety concerns during preseason games. Coach Joe Brady expressed confidence in the new field's performance and emphasized the importance of focusing on the game rather than outside distractions. The new field's debut marks a significant step for the Bills after issues with the previous grass surface.
- •Bills practice on new grass field ahead of the Lions game.
- •Josh Allen reports better footing on the new surface.
- •The previous field faced safety issues last month.
- •Coach Joe Brady expresses confidence in the field's durability.
- •Thursday's game marks the first regular season contest in the new stadium.
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Bills test new Highmark Stadium grass before Lions opener
"Bills practice on the new field inside Highmark Stadium and the feeling is that it's better than the original field.
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