Field experts from the National Football League (NFL) and the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) have been in Brazil for several days to assess the playing surface at Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã Stadium, NFLPA executive director JC Tretter said in a statement released on Friday.
The delegation of specialists is conducting on‑site inspections and testing to determine whether the turf meets the league’s standards for player safety and performance ahead of the upcoming NFL game scheduled at the iconic venue.
Tretter emphasized that the monitoring effort is ongoing and that both the league and the players’ union remain committed to ensuring the field is in optimal condition before any contest takes place.
Maracanã Stadium, a historic sports arena that has hosted World Cup matches and numerous high‑profile events, is being prepared for its first NFL regular‑season game, prompting heightened scrutiny of its playing surface.
The NFL and NFLPA said they will continue to work closely with local officials and stadium operators throughout the remainder of the week to address any concerns that may arise from their evaluations.
<small>Source: ESPN — read the original story there.</small>