Barkley Calls for NFL Grass Fields | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 23, 2026 · 1m

Saquon Barkley is leading the charge to switch NFL fields to natural grass, arguing that if the World Cup could pull it off, the league should too. He admits he’s still learning the injury data but insists most players feel the same way—turf is disliked, even in practice, and players believe grass is safer. While his major injuries occurred on grass, his standout 2,000-yard season also happened on grass, fueling the debate. The NFLPA says 92% of players prefer grass, but the league isn’t mandating it—just updating standards by 2026. Players are watching closely, hoping for a turf-to-grass…