Football’s darker side was brought to the forefront as Grant DuBose faced the consequences of his passion for the sport. During a road game against the Texans, the Dolphins wide receiver sustained a head injury after making a catch in the center of the field from Tua Tagovailoa. Just as DuBose gained an advantage over his defender and secured the pass, Houston Safety Calen Bullock lunged at him, leading to a helmet-to-helmet collision.
Responses from the NFL community flooded in, including a message from Hall of Fame quarterback Brett Favre.
Favre expressed his condolences to the DuBose family via X (formerly Twitter) after the harsh hit. He reflected on the event, recognizing the inherent violence of football, which today overshadowed its more beautiful aspects.
“Football can be a thing of beauty and brutal at the same time. Unfortunately, this is the latter. Prayers for Grant and his family.”
Football can be a thing of beauty and brutal at the same time.
Unfortunately, this is the latter.
Prayers for Grant and his family. https://t.co/XV0fiF6ui5
— Brett Favre (@BrettFavre) December 15, 2024
Fans took to social media to voice their reactions to the alarming hit, with many expressing their support for DuBose. One fan likened football’s brutality to that of MMA, while another suggested that quarterbacks jeopardize their wide receivers by making dangerous throws.
Some fans accused the Texans of employing dirty tactics, directing their criticism towards head coach DeMeco Ryans and insinuating that his team’s style of play verges on perilous.
Another user added,
To me, it’s scarier in many ways than MMA.
— xxAMERICANAxx (@xxamericanaxx) December 15, 2024
Another comment read,
QBs need to stop hanging these guys out to dry.
— Matt (@matt47871) December 15, 2024
Others remarked,
Curious. Houston the new ‘bad boys’ in regards to nasty play?
— JoeyBagODonuts (@onlykneel4God) December 15, 2024
DuBose remained on the ground for an extended period following the hit as medical staff tended to him. He was fitted with a brace and subsequently transported off the field to Memorial Hermann Hospital.
He will be monitored overnight, with updates expected on Monday. However, early reports have been encouraging. Both Tua and head coach Mike McDaniel indicated during the post-game press conference that DuBose is showing signs of improvement and is on the mend.
Image Source: Grant DuBose @ Instagram
