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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose
The Miami Dolphins are facing a challenging situation after a series of unfortunate events. Wide receiver Grant DuBose sustained a serious head injury during the game against the Houston Texans, requiring medical personnel to cut his jersey off on the field. This comes on the heels of another injury to star receiver Jaylen Waddle, who exited the game with a significant knee injury.

Adding to their woes, the Dolphins recently released Odell Beckham Jr., further depleting their receiving corps. DuBose, a promising young player with just one catch for 13 yards this season, is a notable loss as the team fights to remain in playoff contention.

The Texans are dealing with injury concerns of their own. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is sidelined after a controversial hit on Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Rookie safety Calen Bullock, who delivered the hard hit on DuBose, may face disciplinary action from the league.


The Dolphins urgently need a win against the Texans to keep their playoff hopes alive. With their receiving corps severely impacted by injuries, they will need to lean heavily on their defense and running game to pull off a victory.

NFL legend Mike Vick caught in college football coaching rumor mill

Sacramento State and Norfolk State have reportedly been linked to Vick

Bill Belichick has already shocked the college football world by accepting the North Carolina Tar Heels’ head coaching job, and there’s been reports of another shocking hire potentially on the horizon.

However, unlike Belichick’s situation, there are some conflicting reports going on.

Vick has had discussions with Sacramento State to become their next head coach, ESPN reported Monday.

The Hornets are making moves as they head to the FBS next year, while also having over $50 million in NIL resources, and they’re building a new stadium for the football team as well, according to ESPN.

Vick also told The Virginian-Pilot he’s had conversations about possibly getting the Norfolk State job.

“I know how to lead and I know what it takes,” he told The Virginian-Pilot.

The Sacramento Bee, however, reported Vick wasn’t a candidate for the Sacramento State job, citing an unnamed “member of the school’s athletic department” who told the paper ESPN’s report was a rumor.

Sacramento State president Luke Wood released a statement to ESPN about the Vick rumor.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (R) talks with former player Michael Vick (L) before a game between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Minnesota Vikings at Lincoln Financial Field. (Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports)

“He has expressed interest in the position, and yes, I did meet with him about his interest in Sac State football and our athletic rise. As you can imagine, given the success of our athletic programs that our football head coach job is an attractive role,” Wood said.

If Vick were to accept a head coaching job, it would be his first since retiring from the NFL. He has worked as an NFL analyst with Fox Sports after retiring.

Vick infamously spent nearly two years in prison after pleading guilty to financing a dog-fighting operation, forcing him to miss the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

Vick had to rehab his image, and the NFL ultimately allowed him to play with the Philadelphia Eagles, where he spent five seasons after being released from prison in 2009. He would spend short times with the New York Jets and Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring in 2015.

Former NFL quarterback Michael Vick attends the Pro Bowl Games at Allegiant Stadium. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)