Jordan Mailata advocates for grass fields in NFL after World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:53 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
Jordan Mailata, playing for the Eagles, emphasizes the need for all NFL stadiums to feature grass surfaces. Following the recent World Cup held in NFL venues with grass fields, Mailata highlights the disparity with current NFL facilities, many of which use turf. As the NFL considers expanding its schedule to 18 games, Mailata's position is part of a broader dialogue about player safety and field conditions. He believes adopting grass venues should be the minimum standard for the league.
- •Mailata is Philadelphia's NFLPA representative advocating for grass fields.
- •The World Cup was hosted in NFL stadiums that converted to grass.
- •Mailata comments on FIFA's influence compared to NFL policies.
- •The NFL may consider changes as part of a potential games expansion.
- 2:53 PMYahoo Sports — Jordan Mailata: If stadiums are grass for the World Cup, that should be bare minimum for us
"Jordan Mailata has spent his NFL career playing for the Eagles, so he's accustomed to his home field playing surface being grass.
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