The turf war in Pittsburgh is heating up. But it’s not the kind that happens on the field. Players from both the Steelers and Browns have voiced serious frustration over the “embarrassing” playing surface at Acrisure Stadium during Week 6. The concerns are now reaching the NFL Players Association. When asked about the situation, head coach Mike Tomlin didn’t bite. Instead, he deflected classically:
“I’m not a grass expert. I haven’t cut my own grass in a long, long time. I’m gonna stay in my lane. I don’t even know who cuts my grass.” That comment raised eyebrows across the league.
While most players and coaches were calling out the unsafe field conditions, Tomlin’s refusal to weigh in came off as avoidance, especially as one of his biggest stars, quarterback Aaron Rodgers , spoke