Kendrick Norton was critically injured after being involved in a car accident in July 2019 that caused his left arm to be amputated and effectively ended his NFL career.
11 Facts About Kendrick Norton
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At the University of Miami, Norton earned honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors at the conclusion of the 2017 season.
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Kendrick Norton played in all 13 games for the Hurricanes, starting 12 in his junior year, making 26 tackles, 6.5 for loss, and two sacks.
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Kendrick Norton was a third-team all-conference selection the previous season, starting all 13 games, compiling 39 tackles, 10 for loss, and two sacks in the middle of the 'Canes defense.
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Kendrick Norton was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the seventh round of the 2018 NFL draft.
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Kendrick Norton was waived on September 1,2018, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.
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Kendrick Norton was released on September 6,2018, but was re-signed four days later.
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On December 19,2018, Kendrick Norton was signed by the Miami Dolphins off the Panthers practice squad.
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Kendrick Norton was waived with a non-football injury designation again on March 18,2020.
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On July 4,2019, Kendrick Norton was involved in a car accident while driving on State Road 836, near Miami.
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Kendrick Norton almost died after sustaining multiple injuries that caused his left arm to be amputated at the scene of the accident.