Dolphins player airlifted to hospital, in 'stable condition'
Matos came to the NFL in 2024 as part of the league's International Player Pathway program, which provides athletes from around the world an opportunity to train with an NFL club and battle for a spot on its roster.
Matos grew up in the Dominican Republic before moving to the United States at the age of 16 to pursue a basketball career. He played the sport collegiately at New Mexico (2019-21) and South Florida (2021-22) before joining the latter's football program as a walk-on in 2022.
Matos signed with the Dolphins after going undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft. The 6-7, 334-pound offensive tackle didn't play as a rookie, spending the entire season on Miami's practice squad in an international exemption slot.
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