Morice Norris injury update: Detroit Lions release latest on DB after game suspended following scary collision

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Following Morice Norris’ terrifying injury , which led Friday’s preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons to be suspended , an update emerged on his status. The Lions said he was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Detroit coach Dan Campbell also shared an update on Norris. He said the second-year DB was breathing and talking. He also had some movement, which wasn’t immediately clear after the injury.

Friday’s game was suspended in the fourth quarter in light of the injury. The Lions held a 17-10 lead at the time of the decision.

Dan Campbell said that Morice Norris is breathing, talking and had some movement which is positive. pic.twitter.com/chPBiiKj0s

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“Some positive information on him. He’s at the hospital. I’ll have to just leave it at that,” Campbell told reporters in his press conference. “But when something like that happens, it puts things in perspective. So, just praying for Mo. I ask that everybody prays for him.”

Norris suffered the injury when he attempted to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter . Norris’ helmet connected with Carter’s knee and his body immediately went stiff. His legs began to spasm shortly after the collision.

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Morice Norris is preparing for his second season with the Lions after signing with the franchise as an undrafted free agent a year ago. As he left the field, the two teams formed a prayer circle at midfield at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The game then entered a lengthy delay before it was ultimately suspended.

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