NFL Field Director Dismisses Safety Concerns for Maracanã Turf Ahead of Rio Matchup

By Mark Maske · Front Office Sports · 2026-09-21

According to reporting from Front Office Sports, the NFL is moving forward with its Week 2 international fixture in Rio de Janeiro despite local complaints regarding the playing surface. League field director Nick Pappas arrived in Brazil on Monday to oversee preparations for the

According to reporting from Front Office Sports, the NFL is moving forward with its Week 2 international fixture in Rio de Janeiro despite local complaints regarding the playing surface. League field director Nick Pappas arrived in Brazil on Monday to oversee preparations for the