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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.
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