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Steelers’ Aaron Rodgers Compares Acrisure Stadium Grass to a “Dump” After Miles Killebrew Suffers Serious Injury and Is Hospitalized

The Pittsburgh Steelers’ 23-9 win over the Cleveland Browns came with a new controversy — this time, not about play-calling or penalties, but about the grass.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers voiced his frustration over the field conditions at Acrisure Stadium, calling them “borderline unplayable” after safety Miles Killebrew suffered a non-contact knee injury in the second quarter.

“By the time the third quarter rolled around, that thing was really beat up,” Rodgers said postgame. “I feel bad about what happened to Miles. I’m not sure if it was related, but the field got a lot of play, and it showed.”

According to CBS Sports, the Steelers are already planning to replace the turf after Sunday’s game. ESPN’s Brooke Pryor also confirmed that new sod installation began just hours after the final whistle.

Players have long debated whether grass or turf offers a safer surface, but Acrisure’s field has been criticized for years. The issue worsens every fall when both the Steelers and the University of Pittsburgh share the venue.

Rodgers compared the conditions to the old Lambeau Field before the Packers made major improvements:

“It reminded me a little of Green Bay years ago — by November, the field was torn up. But they fixed it, brought in great people, and now it’s perfect. We need that same standard here.”

The grass issue isn’t just cosmetic. Poor footing led to several slips on Sunday, including kicker Chris Boswell’s missed field goal.

Rodgers added that safety should come first:

“Quality of play suffers, but more importantly, it’s a safety issue. Nobody should be risking injury because of bad grass.”

The Steelers will next host the Green Bay Packers on October 26, and Rodgers hopes the field will be in far better shape by then — both for performance and for the safety of his teammates.

Packers Cheerleader Sues a Packers Player for Harassment by Flirting with Her While Already Married
Can you believe it? A charming, dynamic cheerleader from the Green Bay Packers is "exploding" and dragging a team player to court for "unforgivable" behaviors! Abigale Licciardi – the star of the Packers Cheer Squad – has officially filed a lawsuit, and the drama behind it is stirring up NFL fans! Could this be the "biggest scandal" in Packers history? Read now to discover the "scorching" details! Abigale Licciardi, a professional cheerleader for the American football team Green Bay Packers in the NFL, is a prominent member of the Packers Cheer Squad group. She is a former student at the University of Wisconsin, where she participated in the local cheer squad and dance activities. Before that, Abigale was a dancer for NBA events and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Marquette University. Abigale is active on social media, often sharing about games at Lambeau Field, community activities, and her role as a brand ambassador for the Packers. As part of the Packers Cheer Squad team consisting of about 47 members (combining male and female), Abigale participates in fan interactions, charity events like "Dream On 3," and performances at Packers games. She has an Instagram account (@abigalelicciardi) with posts about cheer life and a TikTok (@abigale_packers) where she shares videos about game days and dance routines. Before joining the Packers, she worked at a local event company, proving her versatility and passion. But the "nightmare" struck when Abigale got "entangled" with a Packers player! That's Mike Thornton, a backup defensive end who rarely plays for the Packers – a guy who's practically "anonymous" to fans, only playing sporadically on special teams and never a pillar. Thornton, 29 years old, has been married since 2021 to his wife, a community nurse, and they have two young children (one boy and one girl). Yet, according to Abigale's lawsuit, Thornton has been "flirting" with her recklessly, despite his happy family life! The "explosion" happened when Thornton started sending "sweet" messages to Abigale via Instagram, praising her smile and energy after performances. At first, Abigale thought it was just friendly praise from a teammate, but things quickly "crossed the line" into harassment! Thornton called her in the middle of the night – sometimes at 1-2 a.m. – to "share" about playing pressures, invite her for private dinners, and even send "suggestive" videos filmed at the gym! Abigale stated in the lawsuit: "He knows I only focus on my career and the team, but he won't stop. Those midnight calls make me anxious and stressed, severely affecting my performance!" According to insider sources, Thornton has been "stalking" Abigale since preseason, frequently "lingering" at community events she attends, and intentionally "creating situations" to approach her. Thornton's wife, upon learning, went "crazy" and threatened to break up, but the guy remains "blind"! The Packers are "shaken" by this scandal: The team management has temporarily isolated Thornton for investigation, while fans are divided – one side defends Abigale's "brave accusation," the other suspects it's a "staged script." The NFL league is also intervening, which could lead to heavy fines or removal from the roster! Abigale, with her "queen" image on TikTok and Instagram, is now becoming a "victim" of harassment – a thorny issue in the sports world! How will the court punish Thornton? And will the Packers "clean up" the team to protect their cheerleaders? Don't miss out – follow now for the next "drama" update! What do you think about this case, comment below!