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MetLife Stadium playing surface under the microscope again following Malik Nabers knee injury
Malik Nabers suffered a season-ending ACL tear on MetLife Stadium’s artificial turf, renewing safety concerns after multiple severe injuries on this playing surface, experts and fans say.
- On Sunday, Malik Nabers, New York Giants wide receiver, was carted off during the second quarter at MetLife Stadium, and an MRI confirmed a torn ACL ending his season.
- Nabers planted his right foot awkwardly while trying to catch a deep pass from rookie Jaxson Dart on a right sideline deep route, causing his knee to buckle and raising immediate ACL fears, per team medical staff and NFL insiders.
- MetLife’s turf history since 2020 includes at least 15 season-ending ACL and Achilles injuries, despite installing the FieldTurf CORE system in 2023 after testing over 200,000 wear cycles.
- Giants players publicly expressed concern and vowed to step up as Brian Daboll said he felt terrible, while Malik Nabers’ absence increases pressure on Jaxson Dart and the receiving corps.
- Former New York Giants receiver Odell Beckham Jr. urged the NFL to `GET RID OF THE--- TURF.` as fans blamed the $10 billion Giants ownership, while MetLife Stadium planned conversion to natural grass next year.
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MetLife Stadium or 'Turf Monster'? At least 15 players have suffered ACL or Achilles injuries since 2020
Malik Nabers is the latest NFL player to suffer the consequences of playing at MetLife Stadium, one of 15 NFL stadiums that do not have natural grass and instead use turf. The inc
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