# Artificial Turf or Player Safety | Indianapolis Colts News

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Podcast: [Indianapolis Colts News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/indianapolis-colts-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7433777)
Published: 2026-07-19T12:08:36+00:00
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Fifteen NFL teams, including the Indianapolis Colts, still play on artificial turf—leading to a shocking spike in non-contact injuries like torn ACLs and career-ending Achilles tears. While FIFA’s World Cup switched to real grass at seven of eleven venues, the NFL’s resistance highlights a troubling gap in player safety priorities. The NFLPA insists the tech and money are available—and 92% of players want grass. Stars like Jonathan Taylor and Zaire Franklin are rallying behind WorthTheCost, arguing that player health can’t be sacrificed for cost savings. Despite claims of improved turf like Matrix Helix, player feedback and a dismal “D” grade reveal the real grass dream remains out of reach—stuck between player demands and stadium budgets. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ab677b8aeb991847

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