Dolphins face season without Mattison

The Miami Dolphins announce that running back Alexander Mattison suffered a neck injury in a preseason game, requiring season-ending neck surgery.

Dolphins Lose Mattison to Season Ending Neck Injury

During Sunday's preseason game against the Chicago Bears, Dolphins running back Alexander Mattison sustained a neck injury and was taken by ambulance to a local hospital in Chicago, where he underwent neck surgery. The team announced the procedure is season-ending.
Mattison joined Miami on a one-year deal this offseason and was competing for reps behind De Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and rookie Ollie Gordon II. In the game he rushed three times for eight yards and had a 21-yard catch. The Dolphins have started to explore replacements and worked out free agent Jamaal Williams.

The injury tests the team's depth at running back. Achane has shown speed, but the Dolphins now rely more on him and on Gordon II and Wright to contribute earlier than planned. The move to bring in Jamaal Williams signals a practical response to a sudden setback.
The episode also highlights how teams balance youth and veteran experience when plans change midseason and how a single injury can speed up roster decisions.

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The road ahead will test Miami's depth and decision making