George Kittle advocates for grass fields over turf in NFL
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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.
- •Kittle reports significant soreness after playing on turf compared to grass.
- •He claims 90% of players prefer grass fields for safety.
- •Kittle links turf surfaces to higher injury rates, including concussions.
- •He urges consistency in turf quality across NFL stadiums.
- •The conversation about field surfaces continues as player safety remains a concern.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle continues to make the case for grass fields over turf
"The 49ers star believes most NFL players agree with him that they've prefer grass over turf.
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