Dolphins’ Grant DuBose has motion in all ends after scary hit in opposition to Texans

Miami Dolphins huge receiver Grant DuBose remained within the hospital however had motion in all extremities after being stretchered off the sphere following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit in opposition to the Houston Texans on Sunday.

In an replace Monday morning, the Dolphins mentioned DuBose remained at a neighborhood Houston hospital for analysis in a single day, and that preliminary assessments revealed “optimistic outcomes” following the collision.

DuBose tried to make a catch within the third quarter, however was hit within the head by security Calen Bullock earlier than his head hit the turf laborious. He appeared to clench each fists after the blow – actions in step with what is known as the “fencing response”, which may be widespread after a traumatic mind harm – earlier than remaining immobile as medical employees rushed to his aspect.

DuBose was handled by emergency medical personnel on the sphere for no less than 10 minutes. His shirt was lower off and he was put in a neck brace as gamers from each groups knelt and watched with concern.

DuBose was finally positioned on a backbone board the place his legs and arms have been strapped and brought off the sphere. He had a tube of some type in his mouth and no motion could possibly be seen as he was carried off the sphere and later hospitalized in steady situation.

“It’s actually unlucky,” Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa mentioned later, “very tough to see in individual.”

Tagovailoa, who has had a number of concussions in his NFL profession, together with one which took him off the sphere on a stretcher in a sport in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022, mentioned it was tough to maneuver ahead after what occurred.

“I’m my hardest critic with regards to ball placement,” Tagovailoa mentioned, “with regards to realizing the place to go together with the ball and the whole lot. I’m simply sorry I put him in that state of affairs to get him hit. “

Sunday was DuBose’s first sport since Week 2 resulting from a shoulder harm.

Associated Press reporting.

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