ATLANTA (AP) — Kyle Pitts says the Atlanta Falcons' new FieldTurf playing surface at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which has become a safety concern when used for soccer, is different but good.
“Yeah, I like it,” Pitts, the second-year tight end, said Friday after organized team activities practice in front of fans. “It’s soft. It’s different. I like the turf.”
The workout was the Falcons' first chance to test the new FieldTurf surface, which was replaced in February. There were no incidents in the practice.
Pitts' teammates who were asked about the turf shared his positive review.
“It’s a little different,” said linebacker Mykal Walker, entering his third season with the Falcons.