Mark Davis supports grass fields for NFL amid player protests
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 7:51 AM
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has voiced his support for NFL teams to adopt grass fields, citing player health and safety concerns. This statement follows increased discussions about playing surfaces after the recent World Cup, which saw many soccer venues using natural grass. Although Allegiant Stadium does utilize grass, other NFL owners have hesitated to make similar investments, leading to growing discontent among players. As the 2026 season approaches, the push for safer playing conditions is gaining traction among NFL players and fans, with some voicing support on social media.
- •Davis believes grass surfaces enhance player safety and wellbeing.
- •Many NFL players protested against artificial turf after the World Cup.
- •Seattle Seahawks fans are calling for a grass field at Lumen Field.
- •Some NFL stadiums are re-evaluating their playing surfaces in light of recent events.
- •Davis did not cut costs by choosing artificial turf for Allegiant Stadium.
- 7:51 AMYahoo Sports — Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis weighs in on grass fields movement after the World Cup
"Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis has broken his silence on the demand for NFL teams to use grass fields on the back of this summer’s World Cup. The Allegiant Stadium was not one of the host venues for the United States at the World Cup, but it is one of the NFL stadiums that uses a natural grass playing surface.
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