George Kittle Says World Cup Shows NFL Teams Could Play on Grass Fields if Owners Cared

George Kittle says World Cup shows NFL teams could play on grass fields if owners cared

Kittle sees the different treatment the World Cup gets than NFL games and wonders why owners won't spend the extra money for grass fields

“We are NFL’s best investment”: 49ers TE George Kittle fires shot at Roger Goodell-led league over controversial turf issue

The San Francisco 49ers' George Kittle has once again made himself clear on what type of playing surface the NFL should use for its games.

George Kittle Advocates for NFL Grass Fields, Citing Player Safety

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has criticized NFL owners for not switching to grass fields, citing the contrasting treatment seen during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He noted that while World Cup matches are being played on natural grass, NFL teams often remain on turf despite player preferences. Kittle believes that up to 90% of players would prefer grass and insinuates that financial motives are behind the continued use of turf, sugge…

49ers All-Pro George Kittle urges NFL to protect its most valuable asset

49ers TE George Kittle says the NFL should replace artificial turf with grass fields after FIFA's World Cup stadium conversions proved it's possible.