Bills re-sod Highmark Stadium grass ahead of home opener
Buffalo installed a thicker cut of Kentucky blue grass around Sept. 5 and held a light stadium practice so players could test the replaced surface before the Week 2 primetime game.
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Original custom-grown turf was deemed 'playable' but thinner cut prompted a replacement.
Crews installed a thicker Kentucky blue grass in early September to prepare for three home games in consecutive weeks.
Bills’ Chief Business Officer Pete Guelli said the swap was made to provide a better playing surface.
Head coach Joe Brady described the light stadium practice as useful for players unfamiliar with the venue.
Josh Allen, Bradley Chubb and others said the new grass provided better footing and felt more stable.
Coaching staff tested cleats and said there were no concerns about the surface for Thursday’s game.