TAG: National Football League (NFL)

Shaw Sports Turf introduces new synthetic turf system meeting updated NFL requirements

May 13, 2026By
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The Forge Series is a complete system-level product line built to meet the NFL’s performance and safety standards while providing improved design options. read more

NFL Players Association Report Card: Players prefer natural grass over artificial turf

April 16, 2026By
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Ten of the 12 worst-performing fields in the survey were plastic grass surfaces.  read more

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Hurricanes hit sports field managers in the Southeast

October 10, 2024By
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Hurricane Helene hit sports field managers in the Carolinas hard, causing cancelations and massive damage. In Canton, N.C., the football field at Pisgah High School sustained severe damage for the second time in three years. In 2021, Tropical Storm Fred temporarily shut down the team’s stadium due to flooding. The school’s softball field also took heavy damage, although Pisgah Athletic... read more

Grass vs. turf with former NFL cornerback Herm Edwards

June 18, 2024By
Herm Edwards (left) and AT Editor-in-Chief Seth Jones. (Photo: AT staff)

Herman Edwards says there are many reasons why turf fields aren’t just better than what they were in the ‘80s, they can even be preferable to grass. read more

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Bengals unveil new design for FieldTurf playing surface ahead of 2024 season

May 9, 2024By
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The team expects the new FieldTurf playing surface to be fully installed this summer alongside other stadium upgrades. read more

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