Chicago Fire FC today announced that the Club has entered a multi-year partnership with AstroTurf, a leader in synthetic turf. AstroTurf becomes the Official Synthetic Turf Field Building Partner and the preferred vendor for all future synthetic turf projects. “AstroTurf’s innovative products and top of the line resources provide the performance and quality that is […]
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Purdue University has chosen the inventor and leading innovator of artificial turf for their football practice field at the Bimel Outdoor Practice Complex, providing the players with a world-class athletic turf for the 2021 training season. AstroTurf® fields have traditionally been a top choice among Big Ten schools. The Bimel Complex, built in 2009, consists […]
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As the NFL draft approaches, the eyes of talent evaluators, front office executives, and prominent media figures will be focused on one position above all else: quarterback. Each year, teams use premium picks on QBs hoping they will become “the dude.” While we hope that whichever promising prospect our team selects becomes the franchise player […]
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NFL legend and television personality Michael Strahan has closed the iconic gap between his two front teeth. The 49-year-old Hall of Famer visited the dentist to get a look at what his teeth would look like after the procedure. Strahan says that if he opts for the new look, he will undergo the permanent procedure on […]
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The National Football League and owners from around the league have been trying to expand the regular season for years now. This week the league finally accomplished that goal, as there will be a 17th game each season going forward. Strangely, the decision wasn’t unanimous among owners. According to Seth Wickersham of ESPN, Bears chairman […]
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March 21, 2021 has been officially named AstroTurf Day in Dalton, Georgia, home to AstroTurf’s manufacturing facility since 1968. The Mayor of Dalton, David Pennington, made the proclamation to mark the 55th anniversary of the first major league game ever played on synthetic turf: the match-up between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Dodgers […]
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Major free agency news for the Pittsburgh Steelers: WR JuJu Smith-Schuster is reportedly signing a one-year deal with the team. NFL Network was the first to report the deal was done. Reports indicate that Smith-Schuster turned down offers from divisional rivals to stay with Pittsburgh. He even allegedly turned down more money and the opportunity […]
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New reports indicate the Chicago Bears diligently attempted to pursue Russel Wilson as an option at quarterback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the NFC North team made “a very aggressive pursuit” in trade talks with the Seattle Seahawks. However, eventually Seattle made it clear that it was not trading Wilson. The Bears were one of four teams that Wilson’s agent […]
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The Houston Texans quarterback situation is one everyone is following this offseason. This latest move by the Texas franchise tells quite the story about what they anticipate going forward. On Tuesday, the team came to an agreement with free-agent quarterback Tyrod Taylor on a one-year deal. The deal is worth $12.5 million to the veteran […]
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The Chicago Bears have signed free agent quarterback Andy Dalton to a 1-year deal. The deal will pay Dalton $10 million with a chance to earn another $3 million in incentives. This move certainly doesn’t mean the Bears won’t look to add another quarterback, but with a lowered salary cap and the team already having Nick […]
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Ryan Fitzpatrick has signed a 1-year deal with the Washington Football Team. Washington Football was in need of a new signal caller, and went aggressively after the savvy veteran and NFL journeyman. Fitzpatrick’s one year deal with Football Team is for $10M, according to the NFL Network. Fitzpatrick is known for being a man of […]
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have re-signed TE Rob Gronkowski to a one year deal. After resigning OLB Shaq Barrett and franchise tagging WR Chris Godwin, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers agreed to terms with TE Rob Gronkowski. The deal is worth $10 million. He contributed 45 catches for 623 yards through the air and a total of […]
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