Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was hospitalized after an automobile accident in Miami on Thursday morning. His injuries were severe enough that his left arm needed to be amputated. He is still currently in the hospital and no other details have been released.
Norton was a seventh-round pick out of the University of Miami last season by the Carolina Panthers. He spent most of 2018 on the Panthers’ practice squad, but was signed to the Miami Dolphins official roster on Dec. 19. He did not record a stat in 2018, but was expected to compete for legitimate playing time with Miami this season.
Terrible news: #Dolphins DT Kendrick Norton was in a car accident last night and doctors amputated his arm, sources say. Other details are not yet available. But he is still at the hospital.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) July 4, 2019
“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,” Malki Kawa, Norton’s agent said via Twitter. “We ask that you continue to pray for him.”
The 22-year-old defensive tackle was a three-year contributor for the Hurricanes. His junior year, the 6-3, 312-pound Norton recorded 26 tackles, 6.5 for a loss and two sacks.
“We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton,” the Dolphins released in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendrick and his family during this time.”
According to The South Florida Sun Sentinel, Norton was in his truck when he collided with a concrete barrier on the SR 836 Expressway westbound ramp and his F-150 rolled over onto its roof. Another car was involved in the accident, a Maserati, but its driver was not injured. Norton’s arm had to be amputated by a surgeon at the site of the crash in order to remove him from his vehicle.
Update: Norton was in a pickup truck which hit a concrete barrier. A Maserati was also involved in the incident.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue brought a surgeon on-site.
Just a terrible and sad situation.
— Andy Slater (@AndySlater) July 4, 2019
The paper says Norton is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, but is expected to survive. Norton is from Florida and attended the Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla.
