MIAMI -- Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton was hospitalized after a serious car accident in the Miami area Thursday morning.
Norton, 22, was transported to Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital's Trauma Center where he currently remains after the overnight highway crash.
The Sun Sentinel has reported that Norton is in critical condition and his NFL career may be threatened, but he's expected to live.
"We were made aware this morning of a serious car accident involving Kendrick Norton," the Dolphins said in a statement this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Kendrick and his family during this time.