The Cowboys are set to face the Ravens Sunday at Maracaná Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, with the NFL continuing to review the playing surface. The league has said the matchup will be played as scheduled. Kenny Clark said Dallas will take the field regardless of the conditions.
Clark has dealt with traction concerns at an international game before. Two years ago, while with the Green Bay Packers, he played Philadelphia in São Paulo. He described that surface as soft and hard to manage.
Saquon Barkley switched cleats during the game, while Clark wore shoes fitted with seven studs for additional grip. Clark said he does not know what the Rio field will be like, but the earlier surface remains a concern.
NFL Field Director Nick Pappas told The Dallas Morning News that league officials have closely monitored the Rio field during the month. Dallas is scheduled to inspect it Saturday. Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the Cowboys will have multiple cleat types available, with players deciding which footwear they prefer. No additional information about the field's condition was provided.
