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Jerry Jones Prefers Turf Over Grass Post-World Cup

4/1/2026

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AT&T Stadium will use grass for the World Cup this summer, while Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, prefers artificial turf for the NFL season.
He argues turf improves player safety and benefits the Cowboys financially.
Jones says grass is not safer and notes the Cowboys' economic success supports the players.
He acknowledges FIFA requires grass for soccer but plans to revert to turf quickly after the World Cup.

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Story summary

AT&T Stadium will use grass for the World Cup this summer, while Jerry Jones, owner of the Dallas Cowboys, prefers artificial turf for the NFL season.
He argues turf improves player safety and benefits the Cowboys financially.
Jones says grass is not safer and notes the Cowboys' economic success supports the players.
He acknowledges FIFA requires grass for soccer but plans to revert to turf quickly after the World Cup.