In a series of roster moves on Sunday, the Miami Dolphins have placed Kendrick Norton on the reserve/non-football injury list.
Norton, 22, was involved in a , which resulted in the immediate amputation of his left arm and . He was released from the hospital two days ago.
With the Dolphins giving him a non-football injury designation, it enables the team to pay Norton's full salary.
Unfortunately, Norton's pro football career ended without playing a down. The defensive tackle played for three years at the University of Miami before getting drafted in the seventh round by the Carolina Panthers in the 2018 . After getting waived, cut, and signed to the Panthers' practice squad, the Dolphins signed Norton to a contract by year's end.
Norton was grateful to even be alive after the life-altering event, and the 22-year-old expressed his desire to organize a blood drive in wake of the accident.
The Dolphins also announced Sunday that they have placed TE Dwayne Allen, LB Mike Hull and CB Cordrea Tankersley on the active/physically unable to perform list. Miami also claimed OL Will Holden off waivers from the Arizona Cardinals, and waived CB Jamar Summers
