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Lions: Morice Norris is in stable condition, with movement in extremities

The Lions have shared good news regarding safety Morice Norris, after a serious injury resulted in his departure from Friday night’s preseason game by ambulance.

“Morice Norris is in stable condition and has [feeling and movement in all his extremities](https://x.com/Lions/status/1954023651423977474),” the team said in a statement. “He will remain at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight for observation. We would like to thank the Atlanta Falcons organization, the EMS team at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the doctors and staff at Grady for their support.”

The injury happened on the first play of the fourth quarter. The game continues, with a single snap and the players from the Lions and Falcons gathering in a circle, holding hands, and bowing their heads.

It was a stark reminder of the risks that pro football players assume.

Norris, 24, signed with the Lions as an undrafted free agent in 2024. He appeared in two regular-season games as a rookie.

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