In recent years, the turf vs. grass debate has been raging across the NFL with many players believing that the artificial playing surface leads to more injuries.
On Friday, the Miami Dolphins took on the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, a venue that sports a turf field. During the contest, Miami lost linebacker Jaelan Phillips to a non-contact Achilles injury that could cost him the rest of the season and some of next year depending on the severity.
Following the battle, safety Jevon Holland was the first to call out the turf.
Jevon Holland: Since being in the league I’ve heard that field is trash
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) November 24, 2023
However, the safety wasn’t the only one to do so, as running back Raheem Mostert did the same.
Raheem Mostert: We’ve got to do something about this turf. Something has to change. pic.twitter.com/0w4vf5dFWW
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) November 24, 2023
With more and more star players going down, the league will eventually have to look into this issue more.
Until then, the Dolphins will just hope for the best news for Phillips.