NFL Players Push for Permanent Natural Grass Fields After World Cup

Several NFL players launched a #WorthTheCost social‑media campaign demanding permanent natural‑grass playing surfaces in league stadiums. The drive follows the installation of grass at 11 NFL venues for the 2026 World Cup, after which those fields are slated to revert to artificial turf. Players such as Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, Bears quarterback Caleb Williams, and Packers linebacker Zaire Franklin urged owners to prioritize safety, citing the NFLPA’s statement that 92 % of players prefer grass and that artificial turf is harder on the body.

The NFL Players Association pressed team owners to keep the high‑quality grass, arguing that the technology and resources exist, as demonstrated by the World Cup upgrades. Advocates highlighted the long‑term health costs of turf injuries and called for mandatory grass fields across all NFL stadiums.