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George Kittle Calls for Safer NFL Turf Standards
11/4/2025
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Story summary
- George Kittle, tight end for the San Francisco 49ers, criticized NFL field quality after a game at MetLife Stadium.
- He urged standardized turf to improve safety, pointing to social media jokes about fields.
- Kittle acknowledged field decisions are beyond his control and quipped, “That’s way above my pay grade.”
- His comments highlight ongoing NFL concerns about field safety and quality.
