The NFL has affirmed that Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy was provided with “appropriate” medical care by the Kansas City Chiefs’ medical staff after he sustained an eye injury during the season opener last week.
In a statement released on Thursday night, NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy addressed the criticism from the NFL Players Association (NFLPA). McCarthy accused the NFLPA of making public statements based on incomplete information. “We have thoroughly reviewed the incident with both the Chiefs’ and Ravens’ medical teams and are confident that Van Noy received the appropriate care,” McCarthy said.
The injury occurred in the third quarter of the game when Van Noy injured his right eye. Following the incident, Van Noy expressed dissatisfaction with the response time of the Chiefs’ medical staff. On his podcast with retired defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, Van Noy voiced his concerns about the delay in receiving medical attention.
Van Noy described his frustration, stating, “When you’re injured, particularly with something as serious as an eye injury, you rely heavily on the team’s medical staff. I was supposed to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, but it took a full quarter for the medical team to come to the locker room. This delay is concerning and unacceptable because it raises questions about what might have happened if I needed to return to the field or if my injury had been more severe.”
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