Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sent a letter to the NFL and Washington Football Team asking what “follow-up action” is being considered following a railing collapse after Sunday’s Week 17 game at FedEx Field.
Hurts was making his way to the locker room after Philadelphia’s 20-16 win over Washington when a barrier collapsed sending fans and media personnel out of the stands and into the tunnel.
“As you are aware, many individuals, including fans, media personnel, and myself were placed in a dangerous situation when portions of the FedEx Field tunnel collapsed,” Hurts said in the letter. “Although I was able to prevent the barrier from crashing into me, that was not the same for others who could be suffering from lingering injuries.”
Hurts inquired what steps are being taken to ensure a situation like Sunday’s doesn’t happen again.
“As a result, I would like to know what safeguards the NFL and Washington Football Team are implementing to prevent this from ever occurring in the future,” Hurts said.
With Washington eliminated from playoff contention and the team travelling to New York to take on the Giants in Week 18, there will be no more games at FedEx Field in the 2021 season.
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