Dolphins’ Grant DuBose to have jersey cut, leaves game on stretcher after scary hit vs Texans

A scary scene unfolded in Sunday’s Miami Dolphins-Houston Texans game when wide receiver Grant DuBose had to be carted off the field with his jersey and pads cut off and his face mask and helmet removed after a bad hit.

The Dolphins receiver, who has been used sparingly this season, ran a slant route and quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw him a quick pass for a first down.

But Texans safety Calen Bullock crashed trying to break up the pass and he did his job, but at the cost of hurting the receiver. DuBose was down on the turf where Bullock clearly realized something was wrong.

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Grant DuBose of the Miami Dolphins is hit by Calen Bullock of the Texans in the third quarter at NRG Stadium on Dec. 15, 2024, in Houston. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

The game had to be stopped for 12 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 get off the field. Every Dolphins player and staff member not attending DuBose was 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 as well.

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 down against the Buffalo Bills on September 12.

The Dolphins ended up losing that contest to the Texans, 20–12, in a must-win game for playoff implications.

Grant DuBose of the Miami Dolphins is carried 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 can win the AFC South if the Indianapolis Colts lose to the Denver Broncos later on Sunday.

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