Dolphins’ Norton has left arm amputated

Defensive tackle is in critical condition after two-vehicle accident

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, a former University of Miami standout, was involved in a two-car accident early Thursday that resulted in his left arm being amputated.

Norton’s left arm had to be amputated by paramedics at the scene for him to be removed from the rolled-over vehicle, sources tell the South Florida Sun Sentinel.

According to the sources, he is in critical condition at Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center in Miami, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

“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 tweeted Thursday morning. “We ask that you continue to pray for him. His family also asks that the public respect Kendrick’s privacy.”

According to the Florida Highway Patrol incident report, Norton’s black 2017 Ford F250 rolled over onto its roof after colliding with a concrete barrier for unknown reasons. A grey 2015 Maserati also was involved in

the crash. The vehicle had minor damage and the driver was not hurt.

According to the report, the crash took place at approximately1: a.m. on the Dolphin Expressway (State Road 836) westbound ramp, leading to the Palmetto Expressway (State Road 826).

Both passengers injured in Norton’s truck were transported to the trauma center, but only Norton’s injuries are considered serious.

The Dolphins claimed Norton off the Carolina Panthers’ practice squad late last year, and placed the 6-foot-3, 314-pound defensive lineman on the 53-man roster, where he was expected to compete with 12 other defensive linemen to determine who makes it onto Miami’s 53-man roster.

“We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendrick and his family during this time ,” a Dolphins spokesman said.

Norton, 22, had 84 tackles (18 for loss), five sacks, one forced fumble and recovered a fumble during his three seasons on UM’s defensive line.

Norton, who attended Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, left UM early and was taken by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2018 draft.

He spent all of last season on the Panthers’ practice squad before Miami claimed him in December, but he didn’t play in any NFL games last season.