{
  "id": 15509120,
  "title": "Aaron Rodgers blasts Buccaneers' field as 'one of the worst surfaces in the league'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/aaron-rodgers-blasts-buccaneers-field-as-one-of-the-worst-surfaces-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T22:40:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/aaron-rodgers-blasts-buccaneers-field-224000082.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Aaron Rodgers openly criticized the playing surface at Raymond James Stadium, labeling it one of the worst in the NFL. The four-time MVP highlighted player safety concerns, stating he is grateful to have avoided injuries twice on the field due to the turf. Rodgers' comments come after the Steelers secured a 26-19 overtime victory over the Buccaneers, marking their first win streak of 2026. The quarterback, who sustained a calf injury at this same venue in 2014, vowed to never return to play on this surface again.",
  "summary": "In Aaron Rodgers' estimation, he was fortunate to make it out of Tampa in one piece.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}