Morice Norris taken by ambulance as Lions-Falcons recreation ends early

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The Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons preseason recreation got here to a somber standstill on Friday night time when Lions security Morice Norris took a tough shot to the top.

Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and brought off the sphere in an ambulance. The sport ended with 6:31 to go after the gamers let the clock run.

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Aug 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions gamers pray after an harm to security Morice Norris (not pictured) within the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs (Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs)

Norris was harm with 14:50 to go attempting to sort out Nathan Carter. There was no rapid report on the harm.

When play resumed, Falcons quarterback Emory Jones took a snap after which held the ball as gamers from each groups stood on the line of scrimmage and the clock continued to run. Lastly, with 6:31 left, an official introduced the sport had been suspended "per New York."

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The Lions led 17-10 when performed was stopped.

Lions coach Dan Campbell addressed the incident within the postgame press convention.

"He is respiratory, he is speaking. It is good. He is received some motion," Campbell mentioned. "Now, they're going to simply run extra assessments."

Lions quarterback Kyle Allen instructed reporters he was praying for Norris, including, "It is a horrible recreation generally."

"I do not suppose anybody on that sideline needed to play," Allen mentioned. "We weren't a part of that call, however you may simply look in everybody's eyes and see it wasn't value it."

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<img src="https://a57.foxnews.com/static.foxnews.com/foxnews.com/content/uploads/2025/08/1200/675/lions-morrice-norris-injury.jpg?ve=1&tl=1" alt="Aug 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ambulance on the field as medical personnel work on Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris (26) after an injury against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images" width="1200" height="675"/> Aug 8, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ambulance on the sphere as medical personnel work on Detroit Lions security Morice Norris (26) after an harm towards the Atlanta Falcons within the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Obligatory Credit score: Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs (Brett Davis-Imagn Photographs)

The 24-year-old Norris joined the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2024 out of Fresno State. He frolicked on Detroit's apply squad earlier than becoming a member of the energetic roster final season and showing in two video games.

The Related Press contributed to this report.

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Jackson Thompson is a sports activities author for Fox Information Digital. He beforehand labored for ESPN and Enterprise Insider. Jackson has lined the Tremendous Bowl and NBA Finals, and has interviewed iconic figures Usain Bolt, Rob Gronkowski, Jerry Rice, Troy Aikman, Mike Trout, David Ortiz and Roger Clemens.