Chiefs' Medical Response to Kyle Van Noy's Injury Sparks NFLPA Criticism

Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy and NFLPA express concerns over delayed medical care during Week 1 game against Kansas City Chiefs.

Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy sustained an eye injury in the third quarter of the Week 1 game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Van Noy criticized the Chiefs' medical staff for taking over a quarter to provide an ophthalmologist, calling the delay unacceptable.
Chiefs trainer Rick Burkholder defended the medical response, stating they initially offered an ophthalmologist but were declined by the Ravens' medical staff.
NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell cited the Collective Bargaining Agreement, emphasizing the need for prompt medical care and expressing disappointment over the incident.
The NFL reviewed the case and deemed the medical care provided to Van Noy as appropriate, criticizing the NFLPA for publicizing unsupported conclusions.