It’s no secret NFL players are trying to get the league to get rid of artificial turf fields, so they can play primarily on natural grass. Lorenzo Alexander played 15 seasons in the NFL, so he spent plenty of time on both fake and real turf. The former linebacker would take natural grass every time. Many players have blamed artificial turf for causing soft tissue injuries. “You always feel better after getting off the [natural] grass [compared to artificial turf].

Source: Fox News October 20, 2023 10:35 UTC