BREAKING: Miami Dolphins Player Airlifted To Hospital After Training Camp Injury, Medical Staff Suspect Serious Internal Complications
Miami Gardens, FL — July 23, 2025
In a frightening turn of events at Miami Dolphins training camp Wednesday morning, offensive lineman Bayron Matos was airlifted to Jackson Memorial Hospital after suddenly collapsing during a routine team drill. Initial reports indicate that the 6-foot-9, 290-pound lineman went down without contact, sparking immediate concern among teammates and coaching staff.
According to team sources, Matos was responsive but visibly disoriented before medical personnel called for emergency evacuation. Within minutes, a helicopter landed at the facility to transport him to the trauma unit at Jackson Memorial, one of the top medical centers in South Florida.
“We were in the middle of a blocking drill when he just dropped,” one player, speaking anonymously, said. “No hit. No warning. It was scary.”
Doctors are reportedly running a full panel of tests and imaging scans. While the team has not confirmed a diagnosis, early speculation from the medical staff points to a possible internal complication, potentially related to heat stress, dehydration, or an undetected cardiovascular condition.
Head coach Mike McDaniel addressed reporters briefly after practice was halted:
> “Our thoughts are with Bayron and his family right now. He’s a fighter, and we’re all pulling for him. The medical team is doing everything they can.”
Matos, a former college basketball standout turned football prospect, signed with the Dolphins with high expectations surrounding his raw athleticism and upside. While not yet a regular starter, his presence on the offensive line has been closely watched by coaches this offseason.
No timetable has been given for his return, and the Dolphins organization has promised further updates as more information becomes available.
Fans and players from around the league have already taken to social media to express support, with hashtags like #PrayForMatos and #BayronStrong quickly trending.