The Denver Broncos paid $400,000 to replace their turf ahead of their final game of the regular season
- The Denver Broncos paid $400,000 to replace their field ahead of their final game of the regular season.
- The field will have to be replaced again ahead of the 2023 campaign.
The Denver Broncos 2022 season was not one to remember.
Entering the year with high expectations after the acquisition of quarterback Russell Wilson and new head coach Nathaniel Hackett, the Broncos fell far short of their goals. They held a 4-12 record and sat well outside the playoff picture heading into their final game of the regular season on Sunday.
But despite having little to play for at home in their final game, the Broncos put their best on the field, which itself was at its best too.
Before the game, the Broncos paid $400,000 to bring in a fresh stretch of turf for their season finale. The team had been worried about the state of its field in recent weeks, and decided to make an investment in some new grass, even if it would only be for one more game.
"To their credit, [Broncos CEO] Greg [Penner] and our ownership were willing to make the significant investment of a new field for our final game of the season," team president Damani Leech told NFL.com. "After our last home game and following a perfect storm of significant activity, combined with inclement weather, the field was simply not up to our standards. Our turf crew and stadium management had a window to install it, we took advantage of it and they got it done."
Because of off-season activities being held at the stadium, including concerts by Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and more, the grass will have to be replaced again ahead of the Broncos' 2023 campaign, but the investment ahead of their Week 18 matchup suggests the new ownership group in Denver, which officially purchased the team in August for $4.65 billion, is ready to spend to bring the franchise back to greatness.
At least on Sunday, the investment was worth it, as the Broncos defeated the Los Angeles Chargers, 31-28.