The Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons preseason game was suspended after defensive back Morice Norris was taken off the field by an ambulance.

When Falcons coach Raheem Morris explained the decision to end Friday night's preseason game after Lions safety Morice Norris suffered a potentially serious head/neck injury, Morris said he didn't know whether the league approved of the move.

The preseason game between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons on Friday, Aug. 8, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was suspended after Lions player Morice Norris Jr. suffered a scary injury on the field,

The Atlanta Falcons opened up their preseason campaign against the Detroit Lions on Friday night. While the final score says the Lions won, 17-10, more people were rightfully concerned with the health and safety of Lions defensive back Morice Norris.

The Detroit Lions will be without their top tight end for the final joint practice against the Miami Dolphins. Lions coach Dan Campbell said Thursday that Sam LaPorta is dealing with a minor injury and will be out for some time. It is not expected to be a long-term injury, but he could miss multiple days.

The Falcons game last week ended early due to the scary injury to Lions defender Morice Norris, who is now back at the team’s facility following the incident. Fans looking to watch this week’s Titans vs Falcons game can do so on Fubo, offering a free trial to new subscribers.

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