The Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons concluded their August 8, 2025, preseason game on a harrowing note. Lions cornerback Morice Norris suffered a serious injury on the field and was taken away in an ambulance, causing both teams to run out the clock as they gathered in the center of the field to pray out of respect for Norris. So, what exactly happened to him?
Below, get an official update on Norris’ current condition and find out what happened to him.
During the fourth quarter of the Lions vs. Falcons game on August 8, 2025, Norris’ head snapped backward after running into Falcons running back Nathan Carter‘s midsection on the first play. Shortly thereafter, Norris appeared to lose consciousness, causing medical staff to rush onto the field.
Morice Norris injury video full sequence
-Knee to side of head. Unconscious and fencing immediately.
-Seizure activity seen in legs a few seconds later. Falcons trainers probably saw it right away.
-Taken off in ambulance pic.twitter.com/FkYsbDxAQR— Jimmy Liao MD | Detroit Lions Morning Rounds (@JimmyLiaoMD) August 9, 2025
Morris collided with Falcons player Carter during the first play. Norris hit Carter with his facemask and helmet, as seen in the playback of the moment, and his head appeared to snap back after the collision.
Both teams came together in the center of the field in solidarity. The NFL officially suspended the game with just over 6 minutes remaining, with the Lions leading the scoreboard 17-10.
The Falcons wished Norris a speedy recovery. The team shared in an X post that night, “Our thoughts and prayers are with Morice Norris, his family, and the Lions organization.”
