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Kendrick Norton Waived by Dolphins Following Arm Amputation After Car Crash

Defensive tackle Kendrick Norton will reportedly remain with the Miami Dolphins in a different capacity even though his left arm was amputated.

On Sunday, ESPN.com reported the AFC East team waived him with a non-football injury designation. Norton was involved in a car crash near Miami earlier this month, and he was hospitalized for at least six surgeries including the one that resulted in the amputation.

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According to the ESPN report, Norton confirmed his playing career is over as he looks to transition into the next stage of his life with a prosthetic arm.