A terrifying scene occurred in the Miami Dolphins-Houston Texans game on Sunday when wide receiver Grant DuBose had to be stretchered off the field with his jersey and pad cut off and his face mask and helmet removed after a heavy hit.
The Dolphins receiver, who has been used sparingly this season, ran a slant route and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw a quick pass to him for a first down.
However, Texans safety Calen Bullock crashed in an attempt to break up the pass, and he did his job, but at the cost of hurting the receiver. DuBose was on the lawn and Bullock clearly realized something was wrong.
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Grant DuBose of the Miami Dolphins is hit by Calen Bullock of the Texans during the third quarter at NRG Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Houston. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
The game had to be stopped for twelve minutes as the medical staff assessed the situation and made the decision to cut off DuBose’s jersey and pads before placing him on a stretcher to come off the field. Every Dolphins player and staff member who didn’t go to DuBose sat in a circle on one knee praying for their teammate.
Head coaches Mike McDaniel of the Dolphins and DeMeco Ryans of the Texans embraced as the scene played out too.
DuBose left the game with what was officially called a head injury.
Grant DuBose of the Miami Dolphins runs with the ball against the Texans in the first half. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
For the season, DuBose had one catch for 13 yards, which was a first loss against the Buffalo Bills on September 12.
The Dolphins ultimately lost this game against the Texans 20-12, in a game where they had to emerge victorious due to the playoff implications.
Grant DuBose of the Miami Dolphins is carted off the field. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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They are now 6-8 on the season with three games remaining, while the Texans could clinch the AFC South if the Indianapolis Colts lose to the Denver Broncos later on Sunday.
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