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Justin Fields: I feel ‘fast’ on turf but understand push for grass

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Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields #1 runs the ball during the second quarter against the Detroit Lions at Soldier Field, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022. | Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times

Bears quarterback Justin Fields has been playing on artificial turf most his life. He feels faster on it.

But he understands the NFLPA’s social media push last weekend imploring teams to switch from artificial turf to grass.

“I do understand the injuries, cleats getting caught up in turf, stuff like that,” he said. “With the vast majority of players and guys wanting to play on grass, I’m fine on playing on grass too.