NFLPA Criticizes Chiefs' Handling of Kyle Van Noy's Eye Injury
The NFLPA calls the Chiefs' medical staff 'unprofessional' after a delayed response to Van Noy's eye injury during the season opener.
- Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy suffered a fractured orbital bone in the third quarter of the season opener against the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Van Noy criticized the Chiefs' medical staff for taking nearly an entire quarter to provide treatment, calling their response 'super unprofessional.'
- NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell labeled the situation 'unfortunate' and emphasized the need for quicker medical responses under the collective bargaining agreement.
- The NFL defended the Chiefs' medical staff, stating that Van Noy received 'appropriate' care and criticized the NFLPA for publicizing unsupported conclusions.
- The Chiefs' training staff, which received an 'F' grade in the NFLPA's team report cards, has not commented on the incident.