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Eagles lineman calls for change after 157-degree Titans turf melts players' cleats

Extreme heat during an NFL matchup in Nashville pushed stadium turf temperatures to 157 degrees, causing footwear to deteriorate and sparking fresh safety debates. Philadelphia tackle Jordan Mailata criticized the artificial surface and renewed calls for standard natural grass across the league after teammate Cam Jurgens and Tennessee safety Amani Hooker suffered equipment failures.