Grant DuBose is on his way to recovery, but he won’t be traveling back with the Miami Dolphins to South Florida on Sunday evening.
According to Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel, DuBose will remain in Houston overnight at Memorial Hermann Hospital for additional evaluation after being carted off for a head injury suffered in Sunday’s 20-12 loss against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium.
McDaniel said there’s been “positive feedback” following the initial head and neck imaging, but the medical staff preferred to stay for another night.
DuBose, 23, collided with Texans rookie defensive back Calen Bullock while trying to make a catch in the third quarter. He remained motionless on the field for roughly 11 minutes while receiving medical attention from outside personnel.
Mike McDaniel said there’s been some “positive feedback” for Grant DuBose after head and neck imaging
DuBose will remain in Houston overnight
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When carted off, DuBose’s helmet and facemask were removed while his jersey had been cut off. He also was wearing a neck brace before being placed on a spine board, and strapped onto a stretcher for an immediate trip to the hospital.
“When you see a guy down on the field like that, it’s very hard to see and we’re just praying that all is well with him and that he recovers as quickly as possible,” Texnas coach DeMeco Ryans said.
Bullock, who recorded his fifth career interception, was fined for unnecessary roughness for hitting a defenseless receiver on the play.
“I was praying that he would be OK,” Bullock said postgame. “I wasn’t trying to go out there and hurt nobody.”
#Texans DB Calen Bullock comments on the hit against #Dolphins WR Grant DuBose.
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DuBose was recently elevated to the active roster off the injured reserve in place of former All-Pro Odell Beckham Jr., who was released after mutually agreeing to part ways with the AFC East franchise. He had one catch before leaving Sunday’s contest.
The Texans, who secured their second consecutive AFC South division title, offered their condolences to the DuBose family and Dolphins players affected by the hit.
“Hopefully it’s nothing serious,” Texans receiver Nico Collins said. “All hands over him and his loved ones. We don’t want to see nobody down on the field. We know how much time, blood, sweat and tears go into this game.
“I’m praying for him and his loved ones. A speedy recovery.”
