After harsh weather and multiple high school football games, the playing surface at Empower Field at Mile High looked worn down as the Denver Broncos approached Sunday’s season finale.
So team co-owner/CEO Greg Penner had a new grass field installed at a cost of roughly $400,000, according to a report from KUSA-TV’s Mike Klis.
The new sod will be used for just one NFL game — after a busy summer schedule of concerts and Supercross motorcycle events, the Broncos will resod the field again before the 2023 season.
The team shared video on social media showing the process of the grass being replaced in time for the season finale.
Fresh field for our final game. 👏
We’ve replaced the turf at @EmpowerField ahead of #LACvsDEN to ensure the best possible playing surface. pic.twitter.com/9Ka9Gs7fgN
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 7, 2023
The Broncos also outlined the “3” at the 30-yard line in Buffalo Bills red to show support for recovering safety Damar Hamlin.
#ForDamar pic.twitter.com/LxMTuYMliW
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) January 7, 2023
After hosting the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, the Broncos will turn attention toward their head coaching search and the offseason. Denver has received permission from the Saints to interview Sean Payton, and the team has also shown interest in Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh.
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