Hurts asks NFL to respond to 'near-tragic incident' at FedEx Field

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts challenged the NFL to take action Tuesday after fans in Washington tumbled before him near the FedEx Field tunnel two days ago.

"I would like to know what safeguards the NFL and the Washington Football Team are implementing to prevent this from ever occurring in the future," he wrote in a letter to the league.

Hurts was uninjured when a guardrail collapsed, sending several fans to the ground - and nearly onto him. The incident occurred after Hurts led the Eagles to a 20-16 victory over Washington to clinch a playoff berth.

Here is the full letter, courtesy of the Washington Post's Nicki Jhabvala:

To Whom It May Concern:

I am writing to inquire about what follow-up action is being considered in response to the near-tragic incident that took place at FedExField on January 2, 2022. As you are aware, many individuals, including fans, media personnel, and myself, were placed in a dangerous situation when portions of the FedExField tunnel collapsed. Although I was able to prevent the barrier from crashing onto me, that was not the same for others who could be suffering from lingering injuries.

Through the initial shock, my first reaction was to assist those involved. However, while I displayed a calm composure, I understand the severity of what happened and am extremely concerned for the well-being of the fans and media. As a result, I would like to know what safeguards the NFL and the Washington Football Team are implementing to prevent this from ever occurring in the future.

The resources of the NFL and team organizations ensure our safety through playing this physical sport, but what happened on Sunday put both fans and players unnecessarily at risk long after the final whistle. I look forward to hearing from you on this matter.

Sincerely,

Jalen Hurts