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The Denver Broncos paid $400,000 to replace their turf ahead of their final game of the regular season

Denver Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg, left, talks with team owner Greg Penner, right, before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Denver Broncos interim head coach Jerry Rosburg, left, talks with team owner Greg Penner, right, before an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers. AP Photo/Jack Dempsey
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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.

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Tyler Lauletta is a sports reporter for Business Insider covering everything from the latest in NFL trades to the NBA playoff race to that weird rugby highlight you don't quite understand but know to be impressive. Hailing from Philadelphia, he is a known Truster of The Process. He graduated from Temple University. You can contact him at tlauletta@bjinnox.com with your questions, pitches, or if you ever feel like gloating after your favorite team beat the Philadelphia 76ers.