While football is typically fun and games, the danger is very real. Sometimes, like on Sunday in Houston, we are reminded of just how much risk is associated with the contact sport.
For the Dolphins’ Grant DuBose, that terrifying thought became reality. Facing off against the Houston Texans, DuBose was rendered motionless, laying on the field after a devastating helmet-to-helmet hit.
The Dolphins wide receiver took a big hit from Texans’ safety, Calen Bullock, who was flagged 15 yards for unnecessary roughness.
Medical staff removed DuBose’s jersey and facemask while hooking him up with an oxygen mask in what was a scary situation in Houston.
Here’s the latest on DuBose.
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Grant DuBose injury update
Head coach Mike McDaniel told reporters after the game that the team received positive feedback from initial tests on DuBose. The receiver will remain in Houston for the night.
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa took some blame for the situation, telling reporters that his ball placement could’ve been better.
DuBose was ruled out with a head injury and taken to a local hospital for evaluation, according to the Dolphins. He is in stable condition.
DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher following a delay that lasted 12 minutes.
The receiver displayed the fencing reaction that’s become common knowledge, unfortunately, for Dolphins fans after Tagovailoa’s concussion history.
Bullock was not ejected, but it does come with some interesting timing. The Texans, fresh off a bye week, were mired in some controversy courtesy of Azeez Al-Shaair, who was suspended three games for a dirty hit on Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence.
Houston has been on defense ever since as their team has come under fire for a presumed dirty style of play. That talk will likely get even louder in the aftermath of this latest incident.
Dolphins WR depth chart
With DuBose done for the days and Jaylen Waddle dealing with a knee injury, here are the remaining healthy Dolphins’ receivers for Week 15:
Tyreek Hill
Malik Washington
River Cracraft
Grant DuBose stats
DuBose hasn’t been a major factor on offense in his second season, having been on IR since Week 2 with a shoulder injury. He had just one catch this season on three targets before collecting a catch on Sunday for negative two yards.