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Brazil field conditions raise NFLPA safety concerns
NFLPA warns Brazil's field quality threatens player safety in international games.
In brief
NFLPA warns Brazil's field quality threatens player safety in international games. NFLPA says Brazil's field conditions risk player safety and performance for international games. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Brazil game field conditions
Sunday's Ravens-Cowboys game in Brazil will be played on a grass field likely to look poor on TV.
NFLPA executive director comments
JC Tretter says field quality in Brazil raises concerns about player safety and performance.
Field safety concerns
Tretter warns field may be loose, patchy, and cause excessive slipping for players.
Field performance issues
Thin fields affect player performance and game quality despite not causing major injuries.
Field improvements underway
NFLPA and league experts are reinforcing field with stitching and equipment before Sunday's game.
Two larger issues
NFLPA wants field standards that balance safety and performance for all games.
Brazil field problems
Two of three brazil games have had field-related issues this season.
Seasonal challenges
Brazil's weather makes it hard to maintain high-quality grass fields in nfl games.
International expansion concerns
NFLPA says field quality must be priority for international games, not just growth.
The bottom line
NFLPA says Brazil's field conditions risk player safety and performance for international games.
