Marauder Morice Norris suffered a serious injury during the Lions-Falcons warm-up game and was taken to hospital by ambulance.
While attempting to tackle the Falcons' carrier, Norris made violent contact with the Falcons' player's knee.He left the field with the help of the medical team, who quickly realized the urgency of the situation. Coach Dan Campbell had this to say after the game: “He's breathing, he's talking. He's okay. He's moving a little bit
The match was marked by a moment of great concern when Morice Norris had to be evacuated from the field by ambulance following a serious injury.
The scene, which occurred in the middle of the match, sent a chill down the spine of players and spectators alike.
However, the Lions reassured fans by confirming that Norris was in stable condition and able to move his extremities.
Encouraging news, given that the organization has yet to give any further details on the exact nature of his injury.
The Atlanta Falcons just forfeited a snap which ended in a prayer between the Lions and Falcons
This is after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was stretched off after a serious head injury A moment sports has rarely seen before pic.twitter.com/Y312DxKjNk
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This is after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was stretched off after a serious head injury A moment sports has rarely seen before