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  2. NFLPA says new data shows turf fields still cause more ... - AOL

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    Injuries occurred on turf fields "significantly" more frequently than grass fields in 10 of the past 11 NFL seasons.

  3. Aaron Rodgers’ injury reignites debate over artificial grass use

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    That data echoes findings from an NFL Players Association study that found higher injury rates on artificial turf every season from 2015 to 2022. ... “I am in the camp that a good grass field is ...

  4. NFL players union renews call for grass fields after Aaron ...

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    The union has wanted all grass fields for years. In April, the union released studies from 2012-22 arguing a significant increase in non-contact injuries on artificial surfaces vs. grass. The NFL ...

  5. NFLPA director Lloyd Howell calls for natural grass at all ...

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    Whenever there's a season-ending player injury on turf, ... no statistical difference in injury data going back to 2015 for Achilles' injuries suffered on natural grass vs. artificial turf fields ...

  6. What does the science say about the grass vs. turf debate in ...

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    Which playing surface is safer for athletes: natural grass or artificial turf? The question is important not just in football, but also for soccer, recreational sports and high school and college ...

  7. Artificial turf–cancer hypothesis - Wikipedia

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    Artificial turf is surface of synthetic fibers resembling natural grass. It is widely used for sports fields for being more hard-wearing and resistant than natural surfaces. Most use infills of crumb rubber from recycled tires; this use is controversial because of concerns that the tires contain carcinogens, though research into the issue is ...

  8. List of college football venues with non-traditional field ...

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    This is a list of college football venues with non-traditional field colors. Traditionally, college football is played on grass fields. As technology advanced, the use of various kinds of artificial turf as a playing surface became more and more popular. With the artificial turf came the ability to have field colors other than green.

  9. From AstroTurf to 'frankenturf': Inside the NFL's behind-the ...

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    The NFL’s injury and safety panel compared injury rates in games played on grass and FieldTurf from 2002-2008. It found that the rate of ACL injuries was 88 percent higher on FieldTurf than ...