“Malik Nabers ACL would like a word” “Blatant lie”: Fans rip NFL exec Jeff Miller for defending MetLife Stadium turf amid major safety concerns

NFL Executive Vice President Jeff Miller has given the MetLife Stadium playing surface a huge thumbs-up. According to a report by NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, surfaces and increased efficiency were part of the subjects of discussion at the fall owners meeting.

Per Rapoport, Miller described the MetLife playing surface as “playing really well and has for a while.” Miller’s comments have drawn reactions from fans on social media, especially X.

Ian Rapoport

@RapSheet

Jeff Miller from the NFL says the MetLife playing surface is “playing really well and has for a while.” Essentially, it’s one of the safer surfaces.

Conner Barnhart commented:

“Malik Nabers’ ACL would like a word.”

Conner barnhart

@Connerbarnhart4

@RapSheet Malik Nabers ACL would like a word.

Kels wrote:

“This is a blatant lie. Also, the players continuously say they prefer to play on grass, that turf is harder on the body. The field needs to be replaced. Cheap owners who care more about profits than player safety are ruining the game.”

The Honey Badger asked:

“Why are there so many injuries this year?”

Meech also asked:

“So what’s the plan for the World Cup? Is that the same answer they’ll have?”

Flesh Peckerwood also commented:

“Did the MetLife surface have a gun to his back while saying this?”

GiantsUpdates also wrote:

“Just the stupidest thing I’ve heard in forever. Like, does anyone honestly believe some dumb sh*t like that? Look at the injury history on that field over the last 10 years and compare it to other places. Not only that, but listen to the way players talk about it being sh*t.”

MetLife Stadium's notorious reputation for injuring players

One of the most iconic venues in football and home to the Jets and the Giants, MetLife Stadium has been criticized for its turf. Most recently, it was blamed for the Giants' wide receiver, Malik Nabers’ injury, provoking a tough comment from NFL legend Odell Beckham Jr.

Beckham wrote on X:

“Respect and u kno I loveeee the Giants, but DeathLife has taken too many talented players away from the game.”

Odell Beckham Jr

@obj

Dear @NFL , I mean this with the upmost love and respect. We (The NFL) take all The precautions in the world with EVERYthing else when it comes to players “health” and “safety”. PLZ. PLZ. PLZ. GET RID OF THE 🤬 TURF. Thank You in advance. LUV

In the same post, he criticized the NFL for not taking players’ safety and health seriously enough, writing:

“Dear @NFL, I mean this with the upmost love and respect. We (the NFL) take all the precautions in the world with everything else when it comes to players’ “health” and “safety.”

MetLife Stadium, scheduled to host the final of the FIFA World Cup in 2026, had its turf updated ahead of the NFL season. There are also reportedly no plans to replace the turf with grass, especially with the latest approval voiced by Miller.