The NFL Players Association has called for the league to eliminate artificial turf pitches in favor of natural grass surfaces following the season-ending injury to four-time MVP Aaron Rodgers this week.
The plea by NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell came two days after Rodgers' much-anticipated debut with the New York Jets came to a quick end when the 39-year-old quarterback tore his Achilles on the team's fourth play from scrimmage in their season opener.
Rodgers was hurt while getting twisted up awkwardly on a sack against the Buffalo Bills, and Jets head coach Robert Saleh said he did not feel the playing surface caused the injury, adding: 'If it was a non-contact injury, I think that'd be something to discuss, obviously.' What does Rodgers' season-ending injury mean for the Jets?The story wasn't supposed to go like this.
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