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Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was involved in a serious car accident and only a few details have been released.
“We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton,” the team said, via Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendrick and his family during this time.”
According to Andy Slater of 640 the Hurricane, Norton was involved in a rollover accident and paramedics had to amputate his left arm on the scene. If the reports are correct it probably means that Norton's NFL career is over.
Unfortunate news: The overnight, rollover crash involving Dolphins DL Kendrick Norton resulted in paramedics having to amputate his left arm at the scene, multiple sources tell me.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 4, 2019
Norton's agent confirmed the news:
With sadness, I can confirm that Kendrick Norton was in a car accident last night and suffered multiple injuries, including the amputation of his arm. We ask that you continue to pray for him. His family also asks that the public respect Kendrick’s privacy.
— malki kawa (@malkikawa) July 4, 2019
Norton is only 22 years old and hails from Jacksonville, Florida. He played his college ball with the Miami Hurricanes and was a standout in his three years registering 84 tackles, with 18 of those going for a loss and five sacks.
Norton left the Hurricanes and entered the NFL draft being selected with the 242 overall pick in 2018 by the Carolina Panthers. He couldn't make the team and spent most of the season on the Panthers practice squad before being signed by the Dolphins last November.
Norton was expected to compete for a spot on the defensive tackle rotation this upcoming seasons and all signs pointed towards him making the team. It's unclear at this point exactly what the Dolphins plan on doing with him but at some point, he will probably be released.
At this point, those details are on the back burner and most important is that Norton can make a recovery and try to find a new normal in his life.
