NFL players advocate for real grass fields in stadiums after World Cup

Several NFL players, including George Kittle and former Cowboys Neville Gallimore and Solomon Thomas, are urging stadium owners to maintain real grass playing surfaces after the FIFA World Cup. As AT&T Stadium begins removing the grass that was used for the tournament, players are expressing concerns about player safety and preferring naturally grown fields over artificial turf. The NFL Players Association has highlighted the benefits of grass fields, using the hashtag #WorthTheCost. Stadium owners face the challenge of maintaining grass amidst a busy event schedule, which includes concerts and other sporting events.

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