Miami Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos no longer in hospital
The Miami Dolphins player who was airlifted off of the practice field at the onset of training camp has been released from the hospital, a team official confirmed.
Offensive lineman Bayron Matos suffered “an above the shoulder type injury” following a collision with a defensive lineman on July 23, according to his agent Perlesta Hollingsworth. Mathos had to be airlifted via helicopter to Ryder Trauma Center.
The moment sent shockwaves throughout practice as players and coaches alike were noticeably shook up.
“That’s a tough moment for any team,” coach Mike McDaniel recalled Friday. “We were really pumped to hear that has feeling and movement in all extremities and he’s doing better and better, which is what we’re focused on.”
“It was awful,” tackle Patrick Paul said Thursday. “That’s my brother. We came in together last year so I definitely have him in my prayers, but he’s doing good.”
A 24-year-old who joined the Dolphins via the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, Matos has been a member of the aqua and orange since early 2024. The offensive lineman is originally from the Dominican Republic.
Matos has received some snaps during the 2024 preseason but has yet to make an appearance in a regular season game.
This story was originally published July 29, 2025 at 5:18 PM.
