Steelers medical cart controversy emerges after Mason Rudolph hit
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A member of the NFLPA blasted the league after a medical cart appeared to malfunction moments after Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph was knocked out of Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh with a concussion.
“Embarrassing,” tweeted George Atallah, the NFLPA’s assistant executive director of external affairs. “I guess $15 billion (estimated league revenue in 2018) a year can’t buy you a working medical cart.”
The NFL is investigating the incident, which reportedly was an “operator error,” according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
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The 24-year-old Rudolph laid on the ground motionless surrounded by teammates after being hit by Ravens safety Earl Thomas during Baltimore’s 26-23 overtime win.
The cart and stretcher were brought onto the field, and a group of six people were seen pushing the cart.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Rudolph eventually stood up minutes later, and walked off the field with assistance. He was later taken to the hospital. The Post-Gazette reported Rudolph indicated he wanted to walk off the field.