Buffalo Bills

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SEP 16, 2026

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.
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