The Dolphins face the Bears in the preseason Sunday, August 10. Finally, Miami and Chicago tied 24-24. There is no overtime in the preseason.
During the Bears game, Dolphins reserve RB Alexander Mattison fell awkwardly after being resolved. He was placed on a stretcher and then taken from the field. Mattisson was placed in an ambulance and taken to a local hospital. He underwent a late-season neck surgery on Sunday. He ranks third in Miami’s depth list, behind De’von Achane and Jaylen Wright.
Alexander Mattison suffered a neck injury at the end of the season on Sunday
The dolphin that ran back to Alexander Mattison underwent end-of-season neck surgery in Chicago on Sunday. Mattison was taken to a local hospital by ambulance and underwent surgery during Sunday’s game against the Bears. pic.twitter.com/uym95c6wxz
— Adam Schefter (@adamschefter) August 11, 2025
The Dolphins’ depth in the backcourt took a hit on Sunday. The third-string RB Alexander Mattison suffered a season-end neck injury to the Bears. He was taken to a local hospital and later underwent neck surgery. Mattison began his career with the Vikings in 2019. Minnesota uses a third-round pick to pick Mattison from Boise State. He is the Vikings’ reserve game four seasons behind Dalvin Cook.
In 2023, Mattison played 16 of the team’s 17 games and started 13 games. Although most of the team’s games began in 2023, Mattison did not score a touchdown. He took the ball out 180 times for a total of 700 yards. After the 2023 season, Mattison signed a one-year contract with the Raiders.
Dolphin RB Alexander Mattison underwent end-of-season neck surgery after an injury this weekend.
He is expected to recover completely and have “full strength and exercise” @jfowlerespn pic.twitter.com/bhuwctxqnn
– B/R Gridiron (@brgridiron) August 11, 2025
Mattison played 14 games for the Raiders last season and started seven games. He passed the ball 132 times, made 420 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns. After the 2024 season, he signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract with the Dolphins. Unfortunately, Mathisson suffered a neck injury at the end of the season against the Bears Sunday.
After completing Mattison throughout the season, the Dolphins have De’Von Achane, Jaylen Wright and Ollie Gordon on their depth list. Achane will start to start for the dolphin. He played all 17 games last season and played 16 games. Wright is the supposed backup, and rookie Ollie Gordon will be the third string. NFL insiders reported veteran free agent RB Jamaal Williams was working out for the Dolphins today. It is possible that he uses the practice squad as a depth film, which is called UP if he continues to get injured in the RB room.
