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Kelly Stafford demands NFL fix head injury risks
Kelly Stafford calls for NFL to switch to grass fields to reduce head injuries.
In brief
Kelly Stafford calls for NFL to switch to grass fields to reduce head injuries. Kelly Stafford urges NFL to address head injury risks by switching to grass fields. Originally reported by California Post.
Kelly Stafford posts on Instagram
Kelly Stafford shared two Instagram stories criticizing the NFL's turf fields.
“get rid of turf. please. / will it fix everything? no. will it eliminate injuries? absolutely not. but my goodness, wouldn’t it be a step in the right direction?”
Stafford highlights head injury risks
Stafford emphasized head injuries as the main concern for NFL players.
“but what really gets me is the head”
NFL study on head injuries
A 2023 NFL study found 22% fewer concussions on grass compared to turf.
“a 2023 nfl study examined 1,096 diagnosed concussions across 1,830 games from 2012 to 2019 and estimated that concussion incidence was approximately 22% lower on grass compared to turf”
Stafford calls for action
Stafford urged the NFL to take action to reduce head injuries.
“but if there’s a chance that changing the surface beneath them could reduce even one serious injury, shouldn’t we be doing everything possible to make that happen?”
Stafford’s final plea
Stafford demanded the NFL act to protect players and fans.
“you have the money. you have the resources. you have the ability to lead the way. no, grass isn’t going to solve every problem. but doing nothing because we can’t fix everything? that’s not good enough.”
The key point
Kelly Stafford urges NFL to address head injury risks by switching to grass fields.
