Ravens players and coaches all agree: Grass is better than turf

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By Kellar Ellsworth

Published Oct 18, 2023

The battle of turf versus grass has been a long one, but it has returned to the forefront in recent years due to more frequent NFL injuries to stars.

According to a study by the American Orthopedic Society for Sports Medicine, turf increases the risk of lower body injuries by 16% and non-contact injuries by 20% compared to real grass.
Major injuries have occurred on turf in MetLife Stadium, despite the team changing from AstroTurf to FieldTurf in hopes of reducing injuries.
Some NFL players and coaches, including John Harbaugh, Odell Beckham Jr., and the Kelce brothers, have spoken out against turf, citing the increased risk of injuries and calling for grass fields to be implemented instead.

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