Ravens LB Van Noy slams Chiefs training staff after injury vs. Kansas City

Unprofessional Behavior by Chiefs Training Staff Upsets Ravens Linebacker

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy recently voiced his dissatisfaction with the Kansas City Chiefs training staff’s handling of an eye injury he sustained during a Week 1 game at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 5.

Speaking on his podcast “McCoy & Van Noy,” Van Noy revealed that he had suffered a fractured orbital bone and required immediate attention from an ophthalmologist. However, he claimed that the Chiefs training staff left him waiting in the locker room for an unacceptable amount of time before finally addressing his condition.

Expressing his disappointment, Van Noy criticized the delay in medical assistance, stating, “When you get hurt, especially something that could be serious like mine was, you’re supposed to rely on the (home) team’s training staff or their doctors.” He emphasized the importance of prompt and professional care for injured players.

Van Noy described the assessment process by a doctor associated with the Chiefs as lackluster and indicated that Chiefs players themselves gave their training staff a failing grade in an NFL Players Association report card.

Amidst the controversy, the Chiefs ranked 31st in the NFL report card, while the Ravens, who graded their own training staff as a B-, finished 15th overall.

While Ravens head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged Van Noy’s comments, he maintained respect for all parties involved and emphasized his admiration for Van Noy as a dedicated player.

As a veteran player in his 11th season, Van Noy expressed his disappointment in the situation and clarified that he did not seek an apology from the Chiefs, but rather desired professionalism and efficiency in medical assistance.

Following the public outcry, Van Noy chose not to engage with reporters seeking further comments in the team’s locker room. Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the Chiefs declined to provide a statement regarding the incident.