Bhan-In a moment that’s shaking the entire league, the 49ers’ emotional leader stepped to the mic — not to talk stats or touchdowns, but to call out the system itself.
🚨BREAKING NEWS: George Kittle Calls Out NFL After Another Injury at MetLife Stadium — Urges Action on “Dangerous Turf”🚨
In a fiery post-game statement that’s sending shockwaves across the league, San Francisco 49ers star tight end George Kittle publicly blasted the NFL following yet another player injury at MetLife Stadium — a venue long criticized for its artificial surface.
Kittle didn’t hold back. “How many more guys have to go down before they fix it?” he said, visibly frustrated. “We’re talking about elite athletes — careers, livelihoods — and we’re still playing on this garbage turf.”
The comments came after a teammate suffered a non-contact leg injury during Sunday’s game against the Jets — the latest in a growing list of players hurt on the stadium’s synthetic field. Fans and players alike took to social media demanding accountability, reigniting a debate that’s been simmering for years.
Former players chimed in too — with several echoing Kittle’s call for a league-wide switch to natural grass. Even stars like Aaron Rodgers and Odell Beckham Jr., both of whom have endured MetLife injuries, reposted clips of Kittle’s statement, adding fuel to the fire.
“Player safety can’t just be a slogan,” Kittle wrote later on X. “If the NFL is serious about protecting us — prove it. Start by fixing the field.”
As pressure mounts, the league office has yet to respond — but with one of the NFL’s most respected voices now leading the charge, change may no longer be optional.
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