Dolphins' Alexander Mattison Injured in Preseason but Walks Off Field Safely
Hey, have you heard about what happened to Alexander Mattison during the Miami Dolphins’ preseason game against the Chicago Bears? It was a pretty tense moment, but thankfully, it didn’t turn out as bad as it first looked.
So here’s the deal: early in the fourth quarter, Mattison caught a short pass from rookie quarterback Quinn Ewers. After a solid 21-yard run, he got tackled hard—right as he was moving forward, he ended up landing directly on his head. For a few minutes, he was down on his back on the field, which had everyone pretty worried. Trainers and Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel rushed over immediately to check on him. The scary part was definitely seeing him stay still like that.
But here’s the good news—Mattison was able to get up on his own, and even though he walked off the field slowly, it was a positive sign. Coach McDaniel later clarified that Mattison wasn’t placed in concussion protocol, which was a relief. Instead, it was reported that he was just dealing with some neck and shoulder soreness from the hit.
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Mattison has been a strong addition to the Dolphins this offseason after signing as a free agent. Known for his powerful frame, especially in short-yardage and goal-line situations, he already showed his value during the game by scoring Miami’s first touchdown on a one-yard run earlier. He’s heading into his seventh NFL season and has had a solid training camp, even though there were a couple of fumbles in a recent practice against the Bears.
During the game, Mattison logged three carries for eight yards and one catch for 21 yards, so he was contributing before the injury. Thankfully, the injury happened late enough in the game that the Dolphins’ starters got a good amount of playing time overall, including quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who led a promising drive right up to the one-yard line.
Injuries are always tough in preseason games because the teams are still shaping their rosters, and every play counts. But with Mattison’s ability to walk off under his own power, the Dolphins and fans alike can breathe a little easier for now.
It’s worth noting that injuries like these have raised awareness recently in the NFL after some scary incidents, like the one involving Detroit Lions’ safety Morice Norris earlier in the week, who suffered a frightening head injury. So moments like these always put the spotlight on player safety.
All in all, while Mattison’s fall was definitely a scary sight, the latest updates give hope that he’ll recover quickly and be back on the field soon, ready to help the Dolphins in the upcoming season.
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