Bayron Matos, a 6-7, 334-pound offensive lineman for the Dolphins, was injured late in training camp practice and subsequently airlifted to a local hospital. The team confirmed that Matos is in stable condition, but no specific details about his injury were provided. Matos, in his second year in the league, has not yet participated in an NFL game. Originally from the Dominican Republic, he transitioned to football from basketball after being encouraged by his host family in Tennessee. The Dolphins invested significantly in his potential as an undrafted rookie.
Bayron Matos, a 6-7, 334-pound offensive lineman for the Dolphins, was injured during training and airlifted to a hospital where he is in stable condition.
Matos, a 23-year-old who has not played in an NFL game, moved to the U.S. at age 17 to pursue basketball but switched to football at USF.
Despite starting as a baseball player in the Dominican Republic, Matos transitioned to college basketball before finally walking on as a football player.
The Dolphins guaranteed Matos $247,500 as an undrafted rookie, reflecting the team's high regard for his potential, despite no game experience.
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