Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance vs. the Atlanta Falcons. Here's the latest on his condition.
Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance on Aug. 8 during the Detroit Lions-Atlanta Falcons preseason game.
Norris appeared to take a blow to the head and neck area and laid on the field for several minutes before he was placed on a backboard and loaded into an ambulance.
Lions PR announced that he was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said the team received "positive information" on Norris in the hours after his injury.
Here's the latest on the Lions defensive back:
Morice Norris injury update
Lions PR announced that Norris was transported to a local hospital to undergo further evaluation in the hour after the injury.
Lions DB Morice Norris has been transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.
— Detroit Lions PR (@LionsPR) August 9, 2025
Lions head coach Dan Campbell said he got some "positive information" on Norris, and said that Norris was breathing, talking and has "some movement."
The defensive back appeared to take a blow to the head and neck area, leading to him being placed on a backboard and eventually taken off the field via ambulance.
He remained on the field for several minutes as players gathered to offer support.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Morice Norris injury updates: Lions DB has 'some' movement
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