Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Bayron Matos was airlifted by helicopter to a local hospital at the end of Wednesday’s training camp practice, according to Hal Habib of the Palm Beach Post.
It wasn’t clear exactly how Matos was injured, but Habib reports the offensive tackle was ‘immobilized and strapped to a board before being carted off the practice field by first responders.’ Several of Matos’ teammates grouped around him while medical personnel tended to him.
The Dolphins did not disclose the nature of Matos’ injury but said the 24-year-old is in stable condition.
Matos came to the NFL in 2024 as part of the league’s International Player Pathway program, which provides athletes from around the world an opportunity to train with an NFL club and battle for a spot on its roster.
Matos grew up in the Dominican Republic before moving to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a basketball career. He played the sport collegiately at New Mexico (2019-21) and South Florida (2021-22) before joining the latter’s football program as a walk-on in 2022.
Matos signed with the Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-7, 334-pound offensive tackle didn’t play as a rookie, spending the entire season on Miami’s practice squad in an international exemption slot.
This story has been updated with new information.
