Saquon Barkley sees 'no reason why' NFL must keep turf fields after FIFA World Cup required grass surfaces
I think the majority of players prefer grass. And I will say this - if the numbers show that playing on grass versus turf is better for us, then I think that’s more than enough," Barkley said. Even when you’re practicing on turf, we hate it.
- ▪I think the majority of players prefer grass.
- ▪And I will say this - if the numbers show that playing on grass versus turf is better for us, then I think that’s more than enough," Barkley said.
- ▪Even when you’re practicing on turf, we hate it.
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Sports Saquon Barkley sees 'no reason why' NFL must keep turf fields after FIFA World Cup required grass surfaces NFL Players have started a #WorthTheCost movement about grass over turf fields on social media By Ryan Morik Fox News Published July 23, 2026 10:38am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Saquon Barkley weighs in as NFL players push for grass over turf Saquon Barkley said he prefers grass over turf and thinks the NFL has no reason to keep artificial surfaces after the World Cup required grass. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Now that the World Cup has come and gone, NFL players may be more vocal now than ever about their preference to play on grass.
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