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Aaron Rodgers calls for NFL field safety review
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers urges league to address Buccaneers' field safety concerns after repeated injuries.
In brief
NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers urges league to address Buccaneers' field safety concerns after repeated injuries. Aaron Rodgers says Buccaneers' field poses player safety risks and needs NFL review after two past injuries. Originally reported by CBS Sports.
Aaron Rodgers criticizes Buccaneers field
Aaron Rodgers called Raymond James Stadium's playing surface one of the worst in the league for player safety after two past injuries.
“It's got to be one of the worst playing surfaces in the league. When we're talking about player safety, that's a real concern”
Rodgers' field injuries
Rodgers injured his right shoulder in 2008 and a calf muscle in 2014 while playing at Raymond James Stadium.
NFL field safety concerns
NFLPA president JC Tretter has lobbied for playing surface changes since 2020, with several teams removing specific turf surfaces.
What it means
Aaron Rodgers says Buccaneers' field poses player safety risks and needs NFL review after two past injuries.
