Dolphins' Kendrick Norton to Have 6th Surgery, Could Leave Hospital by Next Week

Miami Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton will undergo his sixth surgery on Monday following a July 4 car accident that cost him his arm, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com:

Norton spoke to CBS4's Peter D'Oench about the accident last week:

"I am alive. To be here, I am alive. One thing keeps me going and that is that I am still able to be here. Seeing my family is so important. It is very good that I have this support system. It keeps me strong and it keeps me tall.

"But I realize that I will not be able to play for anyone. We are working past that, you know? That reality is sinking in. I am alive and I am grateful. Now I want to organize a blood drive."

Norton also said he's received a lot of support during his recovery:

"I am staying strong because all of the support from all of the fans, all of the teams, my family and everyone. That is what is pushing me, my faith and the support from my family, my grandparents, my sports agent. Everyone is going above and beyond with nothing in return. Just to see people who have been supporting me is just great."

The 22-year-old was issued a citation for making an improper lane change during his accident, per TMZ Sports. Per the police report, Norton sideswiped a 2015 Maserati Quattroporte after veering back onto the southbound exit ramp after initially choosing the northbound exit ramp on a Miami highway.

Norton's 2017 F-250 pickup truck crashed into the Maserati, hit a barrier and flipped onto its roof. Norton had to have his left arm amputated as a result of the accident.