Aaron Rodgers Confesses He ‘Doesn’t Have a Lot of Confidence’ in the NFL After Calling for Drastic Change to Prevent Players From Suffering Season-Ending Injuries

Aaron Rodgers is the latest to join NFL players demanding change from the league. Post upsetting his former coach and the Cowboys, Rodgers has made a big statement on the future of the NFL. He has joined the ongoing players’ movement that is asking for the NFL to incorporate natural grass fields.

Aaron Rodgers played a key role in the Green Bay Packers’ win over Dallas Cowboys. It was his first time facing his former coach of 12 years, Mike McCarthy. Though they won their game, the Packers were missing a few key players due to injury.

Injury bug hits Packers camp

The Packers took to the game with multiple players out due to injury. De’Vondre Campbell missed his second game on the trot post, picking up an injury in the Buffalo game. Receiver Romeo Doubs was also ruled out with an ankle injury.

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With a season-ending ACL injury, Rashan Gary also was out. Two other players on the D-line missed out too. Apart from the ones that definitely missed out, their injury list for the week was quite lengthy, with even Rodgers seeing himself on it with a hamstring scare. 

Aaron Rodgers demands change

Aaron Rodgers’ teammate De’Vondre Campbell had been vocal earlier about the direct relation between playing surfaces and rising player injuries.

The QB also got onto the scene as he expressed his concerns. “As much as I’ve enjoyed playing indoors over the years on turf, I do think it’s time to go all grass throughout the league,” said Rodgers as he started the conversation about the need for change in the playing surface.

“I think you would see less of these noncontact injuries that we see on some of the surfaces, and I think that it’d be a good step in the right direction towards player safety to make the requirement for every field to be grass.”

However, he went on to say that he wasn’t very confident about the change. “No, honestly, I don’t have a lot of confidence when it comes to the league making that decision without some sort of big vote and gripes from certain owners who don’t want to spend the money,” said Rodgers.

Player injuries can make or break a team’s season. While it is an injury-heavy sport, non-contact injuries can be avoided with a change in the playing surfaces across the league. Though it would be a hefty investment, it will be minimal compared to the revenue the franchisees generate. As the game advances, bringing about these crucial changes will play a big role in players’ longevity.

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