The Miami Dolphins have waived defensive tackle Kendrick Norton, who had his left arm amputated following a car crash near Miami earlier this month, with a non-football injury designation.
The designation enables the team to pay the 22-year-old his full salary.
According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Norton's Ford F250 crashed into a concrete barrier on State Road 836 in the early hours of July 4.
The University of Miami product underwent at least six surgeries before he was released from the hospital last week.
"I just want to give a big thank-you, first of all, to God for me still being here.