NFL fans collectively held their breath during this Friday night's preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons.
During the fourth quarter of action, Lions defensive back Morice Norris tried to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter in the open field. Unfortunately, Norris ended up on the wrong end of a horrifying collision. It seemed as if his head snapped back once he took a shot from Carter's right leg.
The medical staff rushed onto the field to evaluate Norris. A few moments later, they called for an ambulance to take the second-year Lions player off the field.
Friday night's preseason game was delayed for a little over 20 minutes before the two teams agreed to call it off. There were roughly 14 minutes left in the fourth quarter when they came to this decision.
Players on the Lions and Falcons were praying at midfield as the clock was running. It was a classy gesture to say the least.
Technically, not finishing Friday's game could affect players' chances of making a Week 1 roster. However, all that matters right now is that Norris is OK.
With that said, the NFL world is praying for Norris this evening.
"Prayers up for Morice Norris," Robert Griffin III said. "Taken away in an ambulance after a hit to the head. The players got together at midfield and let the clock run out as they prayed for Norris."
"The last time I saw 50 medical personnel people around a player, Damar Hamlin was on the ground. Tonight, it's the Lions' 24 year old DB Morice Norris. Praying with all I have for this kid. Both teams just said game over. I'm supposed to talk now, but I'm speechless," radio host Marc Ryan wrote on X.
We're hoping the Lions have a positive update on Norris.
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