What happened: The Cleveland Browns are researching options to install a permanent grass playing surface at their proposed enclosed stadium in Brook Park. The franchise plans to maintain the capability to install temporary grass surfaces while evaluating full-time systems. Financial feasibility and system costs remain a central factor in the final determination.

Why it matters: Field surface choices in enclosed NFL venues carry major player-safety considerations and logistical challenges. The evaluation follows a vote where NFL owners approved financing for the planned dome development.

What to watch: Cleveland continues venue planning while preparing to face the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET.