Before he was injured in a disturbing incident captured on video, Detroit Lions Safety Morice Norris made a now-eerie Instagram post to his story.
Fans are sharing the post on X. "Can we just talk about the young man (Morice Norris), and the Instagram story post he made *before* tonight's game⦠God, please watch over this kid & his loved ones, as they search & pray for his recovery tonight," wrote one person.
Morice Norris Suffered an Injury During a Preseason Game
According to ESPN, Norris was "taken off the field in an ambulance with what appeared to be head or neck injury," and the preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons was suspended as a result. The injury occurred on Aug. 8. Norris's head "snapped back" while he tried to make a tackle, ESPN reported.
This is genuinely the classiest thing I've ever seen during a football game
Both teams agreeing to run out the clock completely out of respect for Morice Norris
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Morice Norris "is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities," the Lions wrote in a statement on X.
Dan Campbell said that Morice Norris is breathing, talking and had some movement which is positive. pic.twitter.com/chPBiiKj0s
β Jennifer Hammond (@HammerFox2) August 9, 2025
"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."
In the post, Norris referenced the Bible & Talked About Trusting in the Future
Can we just talk about the young man (Morice Norris), and the instagram story post he made *before* tonight's gameβ¦
God,
please watch over this kid & his loved ones, as they search & pray for his recovery tonight@Morice4_norrispic.twitter.com/yG0FCdC2ID
β Casee Allen (@CaseeAllen) August 9, 2025
"Trust Jesus with what's ahead," Norris's Instagram story is headlined.
"Life can feel uncertain when we think about the future, but Jesus calls us to trust Him with every step we take," he wrote.
"He already knows what is coming, and nothing will surprise Him. When we let go of our worries and place our confidence in Him, we can walk forward with peace instead of fear. The road ahead may have twists and turns, but His hand will guide us through it all. Trusting Jesus means believing that His plan is better than ours and that He will never leave us on our own."
Morice Norris is in stable condition and has feeling and movement in all his extremities. 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 theβ¦
β Detroit Lions (@Lions) August 9, 2025
He then quoted a Bible Verse, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding," and added Proverbs 3:5.
Morice Norris Made Eerie Instagram Post Before Injury first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 9, 2025
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