Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris has made a positive recovery from a scary hit during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance and hospitalized at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta after colliding with Falcons running back Nathan Carter in the fourth quarter.

Injury Update

The 24-year-old safety suffered a traumatic head and neck injury, but fortunately, he’s in stable condition with feeling and movement in all his extremities. Norris was released from the hospital on Saturday and returned to the team’s facility, where he posted a reassuring message on social media: “I’m all good man, don’t stress it. Appreciate all the check-ins and love”.

Game Suspension

The preseason game was suspended out of respect for Norris’s well-being, with both teams agreeing to run out the clock. The Lions were leading 17-10 when the game was stopped with 6:19 left in the fourth quarter. Falcons coach Raheem Morris and Lions coach Dan Campbell showed sportsmanship, prioritizing Norris’s health over the game’s outcome.

Norris’s Background

Norris signed with the Lions last offseason after going undrafted. He spent most of his rookie season on the practice squad before being elevated to the active roster. Norris made his NFL regular season debut in Week 17 and got his first regular season snap on defense in Week 18.

Positive Recovery

Norris’s return to the facility is a positive development, and his message on social media reassures fans and teammates that he’s on the road to recovery. The Lions provided regular updates on Norris’s condition, and coach Dan Campbell praised the Falcons’ sportsmanship in deciding to suspend the game ¹.