There’s another encouraging update about Dolphins WR Grant DuBose

Grant DuBose was back in the Dolphins’ locker room Thursday afternoon.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose made his return from Houston and was back in the locker room Thursday afternoon.

According to multiple reporters, the 23-year-old receiver was out and about and in good spirits Thursday.

DuBose stayed in a Houston area hospital for a few days after suffering a head injury in a Week 15 game against the Houston Texans. The receiver was hit while trying to make a catch and was stretchered off the field after medical professionals removed his jersey and facemask.

Earlier this week, the Dolphins released a statement saying that DuBose had “movement in all extremities.” However, the receiver was placed on injured reserve Tuesday.

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Dolphins shut down WR Grant DuBose, replace him on roster with LS

Grant DuBose’s season is almost certainly over after landing on IR again.

Two days after Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose suffered a serious injury in a Week 15 game against the Houston Texans, he was placed on the injured reserve Tuesday.

DuBose, 23, was stretchered off the field at NRG Stadium after a helmet-to-helmet hit left him motionless. A medical team removed his facemask and cut off his jersey before eventually taking him to a local hospital. On Monday, the Dolphins said “tests have revealed positive results” and DuBose has movement in all of his extremities.

While the Dolphins could technically bring back DuBose from the injured reserve for a second time — he was removed from IR on Saturday — he’s required to miss at least four games, which almost certainly ends his year. In three games with the Dolphins, DuBose caught two passes for 11 yards.

Replacing the receiver on the active roster is long snapper Jack McQuaide. The Dolphins have had a steady rotation of long snappers since placing veteran Blake Ferguson on the non-football illness list, elevating players from the practice squad rather than keeping a long snapper on the active roster.

Ferguson returned to practice earlier this month, but will be done for the remainder of the season if he isn’t activated for the Dolphins’ Week 16 game against the San Francisco 49ers.

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Dolphins release positive update on Grant DuBose following hit in Texans game

The Dolphins have provided another update on Grant DuBose’s status, who remains in Houston following the Texans game with a head injury.

While Grant DuBose has a long recovery, he’s trending upward 24 hours after suffering a scary injury in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

In a statement Monday morning, the Miami Dolphins announced that DuBose has movement in all extremities and initial tests have revealed positive results. While Miami headed back to South Beach, DuBose stayed the night at Memorial Hermann Hospital in downtown Houston.

The second-year receiver still remains there under the care of doctors for continued observation.

“We’ll be excited to see him when doctors deem it appropriate for him to fly,” Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said later Monday.

During the third quarter of Sunday’s game, DuBose tried to make a catch but was hit in a head-on collision by safety Texans rookie safety Calen Bullock. He violently hit the turf and remained motionless for nearly 11 minutes.

The trained medical staff had to cut off his jersey and pads before placing him on a stretcher. They also placed a brace around DuBose’s neck to stabilize his neck.

While on the board, a tube of some kind was in his mouth and no movement could be seen as he was taken off the field.

“Prayers go out to Grant DuBose,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Really seeing a guy down on the field like that is very hard to see, and we are just praying that all is well with him and that he recovers quickly as possible.”

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.”

The Texans secured a 20-12 win, which factored into Houston clinching the AFC South for a second consecutive season.

“That was a tough situation right there. I’m hoping that he’s OK. I’m praying for his recovery and that he can get back on the field,” Stroud told CBS Sports following the game.

The Texans travel to Kansas City to take on the Chiefs this Saturday at noon CT.

The Dolphins play host to a San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. CT.

Dolphins-Texans Week 15: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts

The Houston Texans secured their second consecutive AFC South division title on Sunday at NRG Stadium against the Miami Dolphins.

What’s the best way to cap off a win? Securing a playoff berth helps.

The Houston Texans are headed back to the playoffs following their 20-12  victory over the Miami Dolphins in Week 15 at NRG Stadium. They needed to wait for the clock to strike zero in Denver, but after the Broncos secured a 31-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts, the word became official.

Houston, which two seasons ago was in line for the No. 1 overall pick entering Christmas weekend, could secure its 20th regular-season win of the DeMeco Ryans era with a victory over Kansas City Chiefs next week at Arrowhead Stadium.

Houston’s defense helped the tone in the second half against a scorching Dolphins offense that had won four of their last five games. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had four turnovers, including one capped off by cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.’s game-sealing interception on the final drive.

“I feel like today we took another step,” Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said. “To play for the division this early in December is kind of cool, and not have to wait until the very back end.”

Here’s the snap count for every player in Sunday’s contest.

The Texans hit the road to face off against the defending Super Bowl champions next Saturday, December 21, at noon CT.

Dolphins post positive health update on WR Grant DuBose

Dolphins post update on health of WR Grant DuBose

Miami Dolphins WR Grant DuBose was hospitalized after absorbing a wicked hit by the Houston Texans on Sunday.

He was stretchered off the field, and placed in an ambulance and taken to a hospital in Houston.

On Monday, the Dolphin posted an a health update on DuBose and signs are moving in a positive direction.

Dolphins provide update on WR Grant DuBose following Texans game

The Miami Dolphins have provided an update on Grant DuBose after he was carted off in Sunday’s game against the Houston Texans.

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.

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.”

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.”

Dolphins WR Grant Dubose taken to hospital in stable condition with head injury

Dolphins WR Grant Dubose hospitalized in stable condition with a head injury

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant Dubose absorbed a brutal hit in the second half of Sunday’s game with the Houston Texans.

He had his helmet unscrewed while lying on the field and eventually was stretchered off.

CBS Sports’ Melanie Collins reported medical personnel worked on Dubose as he was put in an ambulance with a head injury.

She added he was in stable condition and was at Memorial Hermann Hospital.

Grant DuBose injury vs Texans: Latest news on Dolphins WR

Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose was carted off with a serious injury. Here are the latest updates.

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose appeared to suffer a serious head and/or neck injury Sunday a brutal helmet-to-helmet collision with Houston Texans safety Calen Bullock.

DuBose, 23, was motionless on the ground and medical professionals eventually cut his jersey off and unscrewed his facemask. The receiver was placed on a board and carted off the field with what appeared to be an IV and/or an EKG machine.

Grant DuBose injury update

About a half hour after the injury occurred, the Dolphins said the receiver suffered a head injury and is in stable condition. He was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

After the game, Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel said DuBose will stay at the hospital overnight and there has been “positive feedback” regarding the receiver.

On Monday morning, the team provided another update. In a statement, the team wrote that he has movement in all extremities and “initial tests have revealed positive results.”

Dolphins WR depth chart

DuBose was claimed off waivers by the Dolphins at the end of August and appeared in a couple games early in the season before a shoulder injury sent him to injured reserve. Following the decision to part with Odell Beckham Jr., DuBose was activated and caught one pass Sunday before the injury.

The Dolphins also have Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, Malik Washington, and River Cracraft at wide receiver. Waddle suffered a knee injury earlier Sunday.

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Dolphins waive QB Skylar Thompson, add DT and WR to roster

The Dolphins are sticking with Tyler Huntley as their backup quarterback.

The Miami Dolphins waived quarterback Skylar Thompson on Saturday, the team announced.

That transaction, along with the decision to part with wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr., opened two spots on the active roster. The team filled those spots by signing defensive tackle Matt Dickerson from the practice squad and activating wide receiver Grant DuBose from the injured reserve.

Thompson’s spot on the 53-man roster looked tenuous, at best, when Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel announced earlier this month that Tyler Huntley would take over as the No. 2 passer on the depth chart. With both Tua Tagovailoa and Huntley healthy, there’s little reason for the team to keep its 2022 seventh-round pick available on Sundays.

In three seasons with the team, Thompson has appeared in 10 games and has 721 passing yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions.

Dickerson, a former member of the Titans, Falcons, and Chiefs, joined the Dolphins’ practice squad in October.

DuBose was claimed off waivers in August after he didn’t make the Green Bay Packers’ final roster. In Week 2, DuBose caught one pass for 13 yards but landed on injured reserve in September with a shoulder injury.

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Dolphins place WR Grant DuBose on IR, sign QB Tim Boyle

The Dolphins have three quarterbacks available Sunday after moving Tim Boyle to the 53-man roster.

The Miami Dolphins placed wide receiver Grant DuBose on injured reserve and signed Tim Boyle to the active roster.

DuBose, 23, popped up on the injury report as a limited participant Wednesday due to a shoulder injury. After missing practice Thursday and Friday, DuBose was ruled out by the team for Week 3. Now he’s sidelined for at least four games and will be eligible to return in Week 8.

In two appearances with the Dolphins, DuBose caught one pass for 13 yards.

Boyle, 29, was signed to the Miami practice squad last month after he was released by Houston Texans. While the Dolphins could have elevated him from the practice squad on a temporary basis, he wouldn’t be eligible to be listed as a third quarterback through the standard elevation rules.

By placing him on the active roster, the Dolphins can make Boyle available to play without counting against the limit of 47 players active on game days.

Earlier this week, the Dolphins signed Tyler Huntley off the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad to backup Skylar Thompson.

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