Dolphins running back out for season after neck surgery; team works out veteran ball carrier
According to Adam Schefter of ESPN, Mattison underwent emergency surgery yesterday following the game.
As a result of the season-ending injury, the Dolphins are reportedly working out 30-year-old veteran tailback Jamaal Williams — formerly of the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints. Williams, a physical power back, led the league in rushing scores in 2022 — reaching the endzone a whopping 17 times. He parlayed that season into a 3-year, $12 million deal with the Saints, but failed to live up to his contract in New Orleans — tallying just 470 yards rushing and two touchdowns in two seasons with the club.
We will continue to monitor the running back situation in Miami and update all of our readers with more information as it becomes available.
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