The scary-looking injury that Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison sustained in the preseason opener turned out to be serious. Mattison underwent neck surgery in Chicago on Sunday after leaving the game early in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field, according to a report from ESPN’s Adam Schefter that has since been confirmed by a league source. The veteran free …
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After just one preseason game, the Miami Dolphins have already lost significant depth in their backfield. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Dolphins veteran running back Alexander Mattison underwent season-ending surgery on the neck injury he suffered in Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears. With Mattison out for the season, Miami signed Aaron Shampklin, agents Henry Organ and Alex Beglinger told …
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Aug 11, 2025, 12:12 PM ET Miami Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison underwent season-ending neck surgery Sunday in Chicago, sources told ESPN’s Adam Schefter on Monday. Mattison suffered the injury after he was tackled on a 21-yard pass play in Sunday’s preseason game against the Chicago Bears and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where the surgery took …
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Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison’s season is over. Mattison underwent season-ending neck surgery on Sunday in Chicago, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Mattison hurt his neck during Sunday’s preseason game against the Bears and had the surgery at a nearby hospital after the game. The seriousness of the injury stands in contrast to what Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel …
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