Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy has called out the Kansas City Chiefs’ training staff for their “unprofessional” handling of his injury during the Ravens’ Week 1 game against Kansas City. Van Noy suffered a fractured orbital bone in the third quarter and criticized the Chiefs’ medical staff for taking an entire quarter to address his injury in the locker room. On his podcast with Gerald McCoy, Van Noy expressed disappointment at the lack of urgency, suggesting that the slow response may have been intentional due to him being an opposing player.
Van Noy’s experience aligns with concerns raised by Chiefs players themselves. The Chiefs’ training staff has ranked poorly in the NFL’s annual player surveys, where Kansas City’s facilities and medical services received subpar grades. Van Noy’s comments have added to the growing narrative of dissatisfaction with the Chiefs’ medical operations. Despite their dominance on the field, the training facilities and support services provided by the Chiefs have been rated among the worst in the league.
Van Noy, a two-time Super Bowl champion, stated that he empathized with Chiefs players who have given their training staff low marks in the past. He described the incident as “unacceptable” and “disappointing,” casting a spotlight on an issue that may affect both the Chiefs’ own athletes and visiting players alike. The linebacker’s critique raises questions about the consistency and professionalism of medical care across NFL teams.
This incident, while unfortunate for Van Noy, has sparked further discussion about player safety and the role of medical staff in the league.
