Steelers veterans criticize NFL's turf decision after World Cup changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 11:15 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers veterans Patrick Queen and Cameron Heyward voiced their frustrations with NFL teams opting for artificial turf. The controversy has emerged following FIFA's mandate that led 11 NFL stadiums to install grass fields. As seven teams plan to revert to turf after the World Cup, Queen called for a permanent switch to grass, supported by Heyward on social media. Acrisure Stadium, home to the Steelers, recently transitioned to grass following player concerns about injuries on their previous surface. Art Rooney II has responded to these player calls by making the necessary field changes.
- •Patrick Queen and Cameron Heyward call for grass fields instead of turf.
- •11 NFL stadiums installed grass fields at FIFA's request.
- •Seven teams plan to revert to artificial turf post-World Cup.
- •Acrisure Stadium upgraded to grass after injury concerns last season.
- •Art Rooney II acted on player feedback regarding field conditions.
- 11:15 PMYahoo Sports — Steelers veterans call out NFL teams over FIFA World Cup artificial turf controversy
"Pittsburgh Steelers veterans have gotten involved in the NFL drama over artificial turf and grass playing surfaces due to the FIFA World Cup.
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