Ryan Fitzpatrick holds the strong early edge over Josh Rosen during camp with the Miami Dolphins for their starting quarterback job.

"It's pretty clear to me that Ryan Fitzpatrick is leading the way," Brian Flores said. "He's done that in a lot of areas from leadership to production on the field, to the meeting rooms to the walk-throughs. This is an ongoing competition, but right now he's leading the way."

The Dolphins acquired Rosen from the Arizona Cardinals for a late second round pick and a 2020 fifth round pick.

"It's still a competition. Every day is a competition, I think they all know that but as we stand today I think Ryan has done a really job," Flores said. "Hopefully he continues to improve and is consistent and that will help this team for sure."

The Miami Dolphins have waived Kendrick Norton following the amputation of his left arm following a car crash.

By placing Norton on the reserve/non-football injury list, the team is able to pay the 22-year-old his full salary.

Norton 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. Second of all, to Jackson Medical Center. They did a great job. They took great care of me while I was in here," Norton told reporters outside the hospital. "Next, I would like to thank the Miami Dolphins family. They've been crazy with how much help they've been willing to give and, you know, they really didn't have to."

Ryan Fitzpatrick is entering his 15th NFL season with his eighth team.

As a starter, Fitzpatrick has a 50-75-1 career record.

He is expected to have a chance to beat out Josh Rosen as the starter for the Miami Dolphins in camp.

Fitzpatrick said recently that "there's been a lot of shade and disrespect thrown my way for a lot of years."

Dolphins defensive tackle Kendrick Norton had his arm amputated and remains hospitalized after a car crash in the Miami area early Thursday morning.

Norton's Ford F250 crashed into a concrete barrier on State Road 836 near Miami, according to authorities. The truck overturned and came to a rest on its roof.

"With sadness, I can confirm that Kendrick Norton was in a car accident last night and suffered multiple injuries, including the amputation of his arm," his agent Malki Kawa tweeted. "We ask that you continue to pray for him."

His medical status is not considered life-threatening. The Sun Sentinel reported that Norton is in critical condition.