Josh Allen advocates for grass fields due to turf-related injuries
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

At a press conference on August 26, Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen expressed his concerns regarding artificial turf. He shared painful experiences, including burns that disrupt his sleep, and emphasized that grass fields promote better health and injury prevention. Allen's comments align with a growing movement among NFL players advocating for natural grass surfaces, particularly following experiences from the recent World Cup, where several venues utilized grass. The Bills have recently debuted their new Highmark Stadium, which features natural grass, marking a notable shift from their previous turf surface.
- •Josh Allen suffers burns from artificial turf impacting his sleep.
- •The Buffalo Bills' new stadium features natural grass.
- •Increasing player support for grass fields amid safety concerns.
- •Jaxson Dart and others have echoed calls for grass in NFL venues.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Josh Allen Wants NFL Fields to Have Real Grass Due to ‘Bubbling’ Burns He Gets from Artificial Turf: ‘Can’t Sleep at Night’
"NFL players have long expressed frustration with artificial turf fields
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