George Kittle advocates for grass fields over turf in NFL

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle continues to voice concerns over player safety related to turf fields. Speaking on "Chris Simms Unbuttoned" ahead of training camp, Kittle highlighted that players experience more soreness on turf compared to grass. He claims that nine out of ten players he speaks with prefer grass due to reduced injuries. Kittle criticized the NFL's focus on financial priorities over player welfare, questioning why new stadiums do not prioritize grass fields. He also called for consistency across different turf surfaces to improve player safety.

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