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Why worries about forever chemicals and injuries might push the NFL to ditch artificial turf

For the first time, the NFLPA says it's concerned about risks from the PFAS chemicals used to make the plastic playing fields.

The NFL players' union is concerned about the long-term health risks of PFAS, nicknamed "forever chemicals," that are present in artificial turf. Veterans Stadium, shown above during a 2002 game between the Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, had turf fields for 33 years.
The NFL players' union is concerned about the long-term health risks of PFAS, nicknamed "forever chemicals," that are present in artificial turf. Veterans Stadium, shown above during a 2002 game between the Eagles and Arizona Cardinals, had turf fields for 33 years.Read moreJerry Lodriguss / Staff file photo