NFL field director says he's confident Rio stadium surface will be in good shape for Ravens-Cowboys
Nick Pappas said the league has no concerns after six weeks of heavy rain and shipped a tarp to protect the turf.
- On Sunday, the NFL confirmed it is moving forward with the Dallas Cowboys versus Baltimore Ravens game at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, despite recent criticism of the playing surface.
- Unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks and frequent use by soccer teams Flamengo and Fluminense have strained the natural grass, prompting player complaints about bumpy field conditions.
- NFL field director Nick Pappas expressed confidence, stating there are "no concerns right now" about the field, while Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones and Baltimore coach Jesse Minter echoed the assessment.
- Both the Cowboys and Ravens are scheduled to fly into Rio on Thursday to begin practicing by Friday, marking the league's third Brazil visit and first game in Rio.
- The league previously moved a 2018 Chiefs-Rams game from Mexico City to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum due to field concerns, while players struggled with slick conditions at Neo Quimica Arena in Sao Paulo in 2024.
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NFL says Maracana pitch will be ready for Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio
The NFL says Maracana Stadium will be ready for Sunday's Ravens-Cowboys game in Rio despite heavy rain. The assurance comes after footballers criticised the pitch, putting the venue's condition under sharp focus.
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NFL field director says he's confident Rio stadium surface will be in good shape for Ravens-Cowboys
The field at Maracana Stadium has been hit by unusually heavy rainfall over the past six weeks, but the NFL’s field director says it will be in good shape Sunday when the Baltimore Ravens and the Dallas Cowboys play the…
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