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San Francisco 49ers star running back Raheem Mostert busted out in the open field for an 80-yard touchdown to open Week 2 against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Like a lot of his fellow 49ers players, Mostert would not be able to finish that game.
The electric running back suffered a sprained MCL in the very same game that saw Jimmy Garoppolo (ankle sprain), Nick Bosa (torn ACL) and Solomon Thomas (torn ACL) also suffer serious injuries.
Last week’s 49ers game against the Giants at the same MetLife Stadium forced tight end Jordan Reed on to injured reserve after he also suffered a knee injury. In between, the NFL had cleared the field for action.
We’re now seeing this issue pop up again during the Jets’ “Thursday Night Football” matchup against the Denver Broncos. Jets rookie wide receiver Lawrence Cager suffered an awful-looking lower-body injury in the first half of the game.
The #NFL needs to do something about MetLife Stadium. #Jets #Broncos pic.twitter.com/mGfqPPkO5j
— Sportsnaut (@Sportsnaut) October 2, 2020
As you can easily see in the video, the turf at MetLife Stadium popped up and caught Cager as he was attempting to make a play against Broncos corner Michael Ojemudia. That’s not natural. That’s the turf.
Earlier in the game, Jets quarterback Sam Darnold briefly exited after he hit his shoulder hard on the turf. This is obviously becoming an issue.
The above-mentioned Mostert completely agreed with this sentiment.
ANOTHER injury at MetLife? Shocker. The turf is horrible!! Shut that field down, @nfl.
— Raheem Mostert (@RMos_8Ball) October 2, 2020
Mostert specifically called out the NFL for allowing games to be played on this turf. He’s obviously not too happy about it. Those watching “Thursday Night Football” from the confines of their homes agreed.
Q: What is an Unsafe Work Environment?
— Sports Law Lust
A: An unsafe work environment occurs when an employee is unable to perform their required daily duties because the physical conditions of the workplace are too dangerous.
See, Exhibit “MetLife” pic.twitter.com/Vnrh5djMVy(@SportsLawLust) October 2, 2020
Met Life Stadium….Where ACL's go to die
— Tom Tolbert (@byronjr23) October 2, 2020
It’s called MetLife stadium because you need insurance to play there.
— Ian Kenyon (@IanKenyonNFL) October 2, 2020
Hi stranger hope you’re well. I’ve advocated for real grass fields since before I got certified as an agent 25 years ago. I believe all turf is bad but this field is exceptionally horrific
— DEC Management (@davidcanter) October 2, 2020
The NFL fought through a deadly pandemic to launch the season, but it feels like the Met Life turf is intent on ending it, one gruesome injury at a time.
— Kevin M. Kruse (@KevinMKruse) October 2, 2020
Oh, another lower leg injury at MetLife? I’m SHOCKED.
— Oscar Aparicio (@BetterRivals) October 2, 2020
MetLife turf pic.twitter.com/XieiogGTyb
— Jake Ciely (@allinkid) October 2, 2020
It’s not even a joking matter at this point. These players are putting their livelihoods to play during a worldwide pandemic. The least the NFL can do is make sure that their work environment is safe. Is that too much to ask?
More must-reads:
- Jets QB Sam Darnold temporarily leaves game with shoulder injury
- Watch: Jets QB Sam Darnold with a wild 46-yard TD run
- The 'Most rushing yards in a game for every NFL team' quiz
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