Dolphins lineman Bayron Matos airlifted to hospital in scary training camp scene

Dolphins lineman Bayron Matos airlifted to hospital in scary training camp scene

Dolphins offensive lineman Bayron Matos was injured at the end of Miami’s first training camp practice Wednesday and airlifted via helicopter to a hospital for further evaluation, according to multiple reports.

The 24-year-old Dominican is currently in stable condition, the team said, per NFL.com.

The team did not release the extent or nature of the injury.

Miami Dolphins tackle Bayron Matos (79) stands on the sidelines before the start of a preseason NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on August 9, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP

Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded on Wednesday morning at approximately 10:21 a.m. to Hard Rock Stadium, according to 7News Miami.

Matos, a 6-foot-7, 334-pound offensive lineman, was being tended to by medical officials on the field while surrounded by teammates for more than 10 minutes before being airlifted to a hospital, the Miami Herald reported.

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The Dolphins ended practice as medical responders were on the field, but said the injury was not the reason practice ended.

Matos joined the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program and signed with the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Dolphins offensive tackle Bayron Matos (79) protects the pᴀsser during a preseason NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers August 23, 2024, in Tampa, Fla. AP
Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Bayron Matos (70) does drills at the NFL football team’s training camp on July 23, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. AP

He has yet to play an NFL snap.

Matos played basketball at New Mexico and South Florida before switching to football in 2022.

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