David Bakhtiari calls out Roger Goodell as NFL stadiums revert back to artificial grass after FIFA WC

Former offensive tackle David Bakhtiari has called out NFL commissioner Roger Goodell amid the final stretch of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. On Sunday, video footage showed the natural grass surface at Gillette Stadium being removed to eventually be replaced with artificial grass for the 2026 NFL season.

When Bakhtiari caught a glimpse of the video, he questioned whether the NFL cares about players’ safety.

“Tell me you don’t care about player’s safety, without telling me you don’t care about player’s safety? @NFL,” Bakhtiari tweeted.

Gillette Stadium, the home arena for the New England Patriots, hosted seven games at this year’s World Cup.

Bakhtiari played for the Green Bay Packers for 11 seasons after they drafted him in the fourth round in 2013. He earned three Pro Bowl selections and two first-team All-Pro honors.

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Seattle Seahawks to face New England Patriots in 2026 NFL season opener

The 2026 NFL season kicks off on Sept. 9. The Seattle Seahawks, who won the Super Bowl last season, will play in the season opener as part of the league’s tradition.

Incidentally, the Seahawks will face the New England Patriots, the team they beat in last year’s Super Bowl, in Week 1. The game will commence at 8:20 p.m. ET from Lumen Field in Seattle.

Edited by Arnold