The 2016 NFL Hall of Fame Game is reportedly in jeopardy after the field conditions are not up to standard
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UPDATE: It’s now doubtful that the game will be taking place.
The paint that was applied today on middle of field, and in endzones, has congealed; would be like playing on tar.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
Game now doubtful.
Coming into Sunday, sports fans all over the country were riled up with excitement, and it really had nothing to do with the Olympics. No, Sunday night the first football game on television of the season is supposed to take place, as the Green Bay Packers and Indianapolis Colts will play in the 2016 NFL Hall of Fame Game.
Well, or will they?
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, after looking over the field conditions, both the Packers and Colts have some serious concerns.
Both organizations very concerned about playing surface and there are real questions about whether tonight's game will be played.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
Parts of Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio are as hard as concrete in opinion of multiple players. Unsafe, they say.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 7, 2016
So with this sudden news, now everyone will be asking whether or not the game will take place, as it looks like there’s a very real possibility we won’t be watching football on the television Sunday night on NBC.
Of course, you really can’t blame the teams for not wanting to jeopardize the players. This is the first preseason game of the season, and injuries during this time to some key pieces are a big concern to begin with. So, if you’re not comfortable with the field conditions, then there’s no reason to gamble with their health like that.
As of right now, the game is still scheduled to be played. However, we will keep this post updated with any information as it comes in.