Dolphins' Kendrick Norton Has Arm Amputated After Car Crash: Report

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Kendrick Norton
The Dolphins acquired Norton in December.

Terrible news has struck the NFL this morning as it was revealed that newly acquired Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton had been in a multi-car accident while driving in Miami. There have been very few details to come out about the crash although it is known that he is currently in critical condition Miami Jackson Memorial trauma unit. According to the New York Daily News, the incident was so bad that Norton had to have his left arm amputated. Having one's arm amputated would be a devastating injury to anyone, let alone an NFL player.

Norton played for the University of Miami and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in 2018. He only played on their practice squad and was eventually signed by the Dolphins back in December. The recently issued a statement on the accident saying "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."

This is certainly a sad situation for everyone involved and we are sending prayers Norton's way. Norton's condition is a developing story so stay tuned for any updates as we will be sure to bring them to you.


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Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!
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