Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Speaks out on Acrisure Stadium Grass After Killebrew Injury
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers addressed the poor field conditions at Acrisure Stadium in Week 6.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have experienced problems with the grass at Acrisure Stadium in the past. Issues arose again during Week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers may have summarized it best, calling the field conditions “borderline unplayable.”
Rodgers also addressed how the field may have led to an injury to Steelers safety Miles Killebrew.
“By the time the third quarter rolled around, that thing was really beat up, so I feel bad about what happened to Miles [Killebrew],” Rodgers told reporters. “I’m not sure if, you know, there was any carry there. I know the field gets a lot of play.”
Sunday was only Pittsburgh’s second game at Acrisure Stadium during the 2025 NFL regular season. But the Steelers also had a home preseason contest in August. Furthermore, the Pitt Panthers football team has played four contests on the field.
As a result, the grass between the hashes Sunday was very chewed up by the end of the Steelers-Browns clash.
Acrisure Stadium Getting New Sod: Report
Players have debated for decades whether grass or turf is a better playing surface. It’s probably safe to say most players prefer grass. But it seems like on an annual basis, the Steelers showcase at their home stadium why grass can be an issue in the NFL.
Bad grass can lead to injuries such as it potentially did with Killebrew on Sunday. It can also have a negative impact on performance because of the possibility to slip.
That happened on Sunday too. Kicker Chris Boswell missed his final attempt of the afternoon because he didn’t get good footing and slipped.
It would help Acrisure’s grass if Pitt didn’t play its home games at the stadium. But that’s a discussion for another day.
The fact the grass is so torn up already is not a good sign. Typically, Acrisure Stadium’s grass gets really bad in November when high school football playoff games begin occurring on the field.
Aaron Rodgers Hints at What Steelers Should Do to Solve Grass Issues
The grass at Acrisure will be a storyline going forward. The CBS Sports broadcasters from Sunday’s game said the Steelers were planning to re-sod the field after Sunday.
ESPN’s Brooke Pryor reported that was already happening Sunday evening.
The re-sodding process is already underway at Acrisure Stadium
Rodgers said the field conditions was reminiscent of Lambeau Field at Green Bay. But Rodgers explained the Packers no longer have major grass issues.
“It reminds me a little bit of the field in Green Bay in the early years, but not until, like, November or early December where it would get kind of torn up a little bit,” Rodger said. “Then they went out and found an incredible field maintenance guy that would come over and help our guys out, and the field in Green Bay is absolutely immaculate.
“But the field today got pretty torn up.”
Again, the Steelers have experienced grass issues at Acrisure Stadium really since it opened in 2001. Quite frankly, even with Pitt playing their home games on the field, it’s an unacceptable issue in today’s NFL.
Quality of play suffers, but it’s also a safety issue.
Maybe Acrisure Stadium should receive new grass more often? Rodgers also proposed another potential solution.
“I don’t know why anybody wouldn’t wear a seven-studs cleats,” Rodgers added. “Some guys are opposed to that, and they just want to wear moldeds.”
Hopefully the field conditions will be better in the Steelers’ next home game. That will occur against the Packers on October 26.
"THIS IS A SHAME!" — Super Bowl erupts in chaos as US president, House Speaker Mike Johnson and Cal McNair UNITE against Bad Bunny's halftime show — Inside the backlash that sent the NFL into full damage control
“THIS IS A SHAME!” — Super Bowl ERUPTS in CHAOS as U.S. President, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Texans Owner Cal McNair UNITE Against Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show — Inside the Backlash That Sent the NFL Into Full Damage Control 
What began as a night of celebration for millions of football fans has turned into one of the most explosive controversies in Super Bowl history. The Bad Bunny halftime show
Within hours, outrage spread from living rooms to the highest offices in the country. The U.S. President, House Speaker Mike Johnson, and Houston Texans owner Cal McNair — three figures rarely united in public — all condemned the performance as
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The show began with spectacle and color — lights, dancers, and fireworks filling the stadium — but by its midpoint, the atmosphere changed. Viewers were stunned as the stage filled with controversial imagery, including symbolic scenes that critics interpreted as “anti-American” and “provocative.”
Moments later, the backlash exploded. Social media timelines turned into battlegrounds. The hashtag #NFLDisgrace trended within minutes, surpassing 8 million mentions on X (formerly Twitter).
The U.S. President reportedly expressed disappointment in a late-night statement from the White House:
“The Super Bowl should be a moment of unity, pride, and respect for our nation — not a stage for division.”
House Speaker Mike Johnson was even more direct, posting on X:
“Millions of families watch this event every year. What they saw tonight was not entertainment — it was a political statement disguised as performance.”
But it was Cal McNair, owner of the Houston Texans and one of the most respected voices in the NFL, whose reaction stunned the league’s leadership.
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According to multiple insiders at Allegiant Stadium, McNair stood up mid-performance, visibly furious, and turned to other owners in the suite, saying loudly:
“This is a shame. This is not what the Super Bowl stands for.”
Those eight words quickly made their way across the press box and onto social media, sparking headlines nationwide.
A source close to the Texans organization told Sports Confidential:
“Cal rarely speaks in anger, but he was deeply offended. He believes the Super Bowl should reflect America’s values — not mock them.”
Another league insider added:
“When someone like McNair, who’s known for calm leadership and faith-based values, reacts that strongly, it sends a serious signal to the league office.”
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By midnight, reports surfaced that NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell had called an emergency meeting with team owners and top sponsors. The atmosphere was described as “tense and panicked.”
One executive familiar with the discussion said:
“The blowback is bigger than expected. Sponsors are furious, fans are split, and politicians are watching closely. The league can’t afford another PR disaster.”
Several advertisers have reportedly contacted the NFL to “review partnership terms” depending on how the league handles the aftermath.
Meanwhile, millions of viewers continued to debate whether Bad Bunny’s message was artistic or offensive — a reflection of a nation increasingly divided.
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While conservatives and traditional fans called it “a disgrace,” others defended the performance as “a celebration of diversity and freedom of expression.”
Supporters of Bad Bunny argued that his show symbolized empowerment and inclusion. Critics said it was “a direct insult to the country hosting it.”
One viral post captured the divide perfectly:
“One artist danced. Half the country cheered. The other half demanded an apology. That’s America right now.”
Celebrities and athletes quickly took sides. Some applauded the performance’s creativity, while others called it “tone-deaf.”
Even NFL players joined the debate. A veteran defensive end reportedly said in a group chat:
“We play our hearts out all year, and this is what people are talking about instead of the game.”
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According to production insiders, the halftime show included a section featuring imagery of social protests, references to colonial history, and symbolic gestures toward Latin identity — moments that were powerful to some and deeply uncomfortable to others.
One director involved in the event admitted, off record:
“We knew it would be bold, but we didn’t expect this level of political reaction. It was meant to be about unity.”
But that unity didn’t last long.
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The NFL now faces a reckoning. For decades, the halftime show has been the crown jewel of American entertainment — from Michael Jackson to Beyoncé to Rihanna. But this controversy could change everything.
Sources inside the league suggest the creation of a new “content oversight board” to review all future halftime performances for political or cultural sensitivity.
One senior NFL official told reporters:
“We can’t let this happen again. The Super Bowl should bring people together — not tear them apart.”
As for Cal McNair, insiders say he has already requested a formal discussion with Commissioner Goodell about “redefining the standards” for future shows.
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What started as the biggest celebration in sports turned into a moment of reckoning — for the league, for the culture, and for a divided nation.
As one sports journalist wrote:
“The Super Bowl is supposed to unite America for one night. Instead, it revealed how far apart we’ve become.”
Whether the NFL can recover from this firestorm remains to be seen. But one thing is certain — Super Bowl LVIX will be remembered not for who won the game, but for the halftime show that changed everything.
