"It's really basic," Howell said, according to ESPN. "It's not rocket science. Ninety-two percent of our union wants grass. That's compelling. The bottom line is, it's unquestionable that our union wants to have a working condition where they play on grass."
The debate between grass and artificial playing surfaces has been raging for the past couple of years as player safety has come to the forefront.
Half of the 30 NFL stadiums use artificial turf, while the remaining 15 stadiums use either hybrid or natural grass, per The Associated Press.
Grass surfaces are supposed to be softer and allow for fewer injuries.
92% of NFL players want grass fields, NFLPA head says | Fox News
The debate between grass and artificial playing surfaces has been raging for the past couple of years as player safety has come to the forefront.
Half of the 30 NFL stadiums use artificial turf, while the remaining 15 stadiums use either hybrid or natural grass, per The Associated Press.
Grass surfaces are supposed to be softer and allow for fewer injuries.
92% of NFL players want grass fields, NFLPA head says | Fox News
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