Lions-Falcons Preseason Game Suspended After Morice Norris Injury

The Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons preseason game was suspended early in the fourth quarter after Lions safety Morice Norris suffered a serious head and neck injury while attempting to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter. Norris was attended to on the field for about 20 minutes before being taken off in an ambulance, with no immediate updates on his condition. Following the injury, players from both teams paused the game by letting the clock run and eventually joined hands and prayed on the field. The NFL officially suspended the game with 6:31 remaining, with the Lions leading 17-10. The incident created a somber moment, with Lions coach Dan Campbell addressing his team and players showing visible concern for Norris. The Falcons played without their starting and backup quarterbacks, while Detroit’s backup quarterback competition saw Kyle Allen take over after Hendon Hooker lost two fumbles early in the game.