Miami Dolphins’ Grant DuBose Injured

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose was carted off the field after a head injury during the team’s 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans.

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DuBose sustained a helmet-to-helmet hit from Texans rookie safety Calen Bullock while attempting to catch a pass in the third quarter.

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Medical staff took over 10 minutes to stabilize DuBose, cutting off his jersey and unscrewing his facemask before placing him in a neck brace.

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Players from both teams gathered on the field, with many seen praying as DuBose received care before being carted off.

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DuBose was taken to Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. Initial imaging showed positive feedback, and he remains in stable condition.

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Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa expressed regret over the play, stating, “I just feel bad that I even put him in that situation.”

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Bullock was flagged for unnecessary roughness but stated the collision was unintentional, saying, “Prayers to him and his family.”

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Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel shared that DuBose will stay overnight in the hospital for further evaluation, with updates expected soon.

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