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UNITED STATES. Dominican offensive lineman Bayron Matos, a member of the Miami Dolphins in the NFL, was airlifted to the hospital this Wednesday after suffering an injury during his team's training, held at the club's sports complex in South Florida.
Although the organization has not offered specific details about the severity of the injury, it confirmed that the 24-year-old player is in stable condition. Matos received medical attention for more than ten minutes on the same field, surrounded by his teammates, before being evacuated.
Matos, born in Los Mina, Santo Domingo, was signed by the Dolphins on April 28, 2024 as an undrafted free agent, after not being selected in the Draft. He is part of the International Player Pathway program, an NFL initiative that seeks to develop international talent.
Before dedicating himself to American football, he excelled in baseball and basketball. At the age of 16, he emigrated to Chattanooga, Tennessee, where he played basketball at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy. His athletic ability led him to the University of South Florida, where he later changed disciplines to focus on American football.
Currently, Matos is seeking to secure a spot among the 53 final roster players of the Dolphins for the 2025 season, which begins in September. He is competing for a position with linemen such as Jackson Carman, Patrick Paul, Ryan Hayes, and Larry Borom.
Wednesday's session marked the official opening of the team's training. In addition to Matos, cornerback Artie Burns was also injured, and he was seen leaving on crutches after a defensive play.
In contrast to the bad news, Minkah Fitzpatrick, a new reinforcement from the Steelers, has already joined the practices. Head coach Mike McDaniel assured that the veteran will fit well into the team's defensive system.
Regarding the situation of star receiver Tyreek Hill, McDaniel highlighted a “new attitude” from the player, who last year expressed his desire to leave the team:
The Dolphins hope to regain the health of the squad as they continue their preparation for the next season, with their sights set on competing again for a playoff spot."He has shown an unwavering commitment to rebuild his personality, based on who he wants to be and the success he wants to achieve," said the coach.
