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Kendrick Norton Waived by Dolphins, Will Get Full Salary After Losing Arm

The Dolphins waived defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, who had his arm amputated after a car crash earlier this month, with a non-football injury designation.

Miami placed Norton on the reserve/non-football injury list Sunday, making him eligble for his full salary.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol's accident report, Norton was cited with improper lane change after he pulled in front of another vehicle and made slight contact with it before he crashed into a concrete barrier in the July 4 car accident that resulted in his left arm being amputated.

"I just want to give a big thank-you, first of all, to God for me still being here.