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Lions’ Norris taken off the field in an ambulance, with preseason stopped with 6:31 to go
GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, AUG 9 – Game suspended with 6:19 left after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris suffered a serious head injury attempting to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter.
- On Friday, the NFL suspended the game with 6:19 remaining after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was taken off in an ambulance following his injury.
- Shortly after the hit, Morice Norris's legs began to spasm as his head appeared to make contact with Falcons running back Nathan Carter's knee.
- Dannie Rogers, Lions sideline reporter, said `Here on the sideline, a lot of Morice Norris' teammates hanging their heads, sitting on the bench`, as play stopped for Norris's injury.
- After the game, Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he had received 'positive information' on Norris and that Norris was taken to the hospital for further evaluation.
- Norris, 24, signed as an undrafted free agent in 2024, and appeared in two games last season as a rookie, leaving the Lions uncertain about their defensive back depth.
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Lions, Falcons huddle in prayer as ambulance takes injured Morice Norris off field
A National Football League preseason game ended abruptly last weekend and turned into a moment of prayer after a player was seriously injured and ambulanced off the field. #DetroitLions #NationalFootballLeague #AtlantaFalcons
Norris suffered a knee in his head that left him unconscious and under protocol of concussion; he is out of danger
The Oakland Press
RoyalOakTribune.comStock Watch: Hooker, Allen trend in different directions; rookie WRs strong vs. Falcons
Here’s who we think stood out, either positively or negatively, in the Detroit Lions‘ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, which was suspended with the Lions leading, 17-10, in the fourth quarter because of an injury to safety Morice Norris, who is stable and has movement in all extremities. Stock up: QB Kyle Allen Allen checked into the game with 5:31 remaining in the first half and quickly led a touchdown drive, launching a 68…
Detroit Lions’ Morice Norris ‘stable’ after game-ending injury
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance after suffering an injury in the team's preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. The Lions and Falcons agreed to suspend the game in solidarity with Norris, and the Lions now say his condition is “stable.” NBC News’ Dana Griffin has more.
The Baltimore Sun
Capital GazetteLions’ Morice Norris shares good news after leaving game in ambulance
DETROIT — Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris shared a social post Saturday, saying he’s OK and thanking people for their support after he was taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris reposted a screenshot about being grateful along with a Bible verse, adding a message of his own. “Amen Amen,” he posted on his Instagram story. “I’m all good man don’t stress,” he said, adding he appreciates a…
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