Kendrick Norton, the defensive tackle for the Miami Dolphins NFL team was in a gruesome multicar crash last Thursday morning. Kendrick was transported to the hospital where his left arm was amputated.
The severity of the situation was revealed by Norton’s agent named Malki Kawa who posted the following statement on Twitter,
“We ask that you continue to pray for him. His family also asks that the public respect Kendrick’s privacy.”
The stand out player from the University of Miami was listed at the Miami Hospital as in critical condition but still, his condition was deemed life-threatening.
The impact from the crash so severe for Norton’s left arm that the paramedics at the scene had to amputate Norton’s right arm immediately.
As for Miami Dolphins, they wrote in their Twitter post the following statement, “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.”
22 years old Norton was first signed by Carolina Panthers in their practice squad last year. This year he was expected to compete in the roster of Dolphins this summer.
During his 3 seasons at Miami College, the 6 feet and 3 inches tall and 314 pounds weighing defensive lien man had 84 tackles along with 5 sacks.
Norton was still to play in any NFL game and was the 7th rounds draft pick up Carolina Panthers during the 2018’s draft.
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