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Detroit Lions Safety Morice Norris is in a good mood after he was taken off the field in a scary scene after suffering what seemed to be a serious injury on Friday night’s trouble match against Atlanta Falcons.
Norris took to social media Saturday to update fans after He was injured While trying to make a tackle in the fourth quarter of the Lions’ Translock Opener.
Ambulance on the field as a medical staff works at Detroit Lions Safety Morice Norris (26) following an injury against Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on August 8, 2025. (Brett Davis/ Imag images)
“Amen Amen,” read his post to Instagram stories. “I am all good man does not emphasize that it appreciates all the check -ins and love.”
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Norris, 24, remained moving on the ground after his head broke back after contacting Falcons, who ran back Nathan Carter’s legs. Medical staff rushed to his side and he soon began to cramp on the ground.
He was transported from the field by ambulance after 20 minutes and remained at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta overnight “for observation.”
The injury left coaches and players on both teams shaken up. Lion’s head coach Dan Campbell was emotional when he spoke with journalists after the game, who were later suspended by the league with just over six minutes left.
Detroit Lion’s principal coach Dan Campbell knees after security Morice Norris was injured against Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a NFL football match on Friday, August 8, 2025 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Lions, Falcons stop the game and gather in prayer after Morice Norris suffers from serious injury
“When something similar happens, it puts things into perspective,” Campbell said. “I just beg for Mo. I beg that everyone praying for him.”
Lions Cornerback Terrion Arnold shared another positive update on Saturday.
He published a screenshot of a FaceTime call with Norris, which could be seen smiling in Still.
“My dawg @famommoe26 called me today, sometimes we forget how precious life is and all,” read his caption on Instagram. “It goes into playing this game that we love, but we serve an almighty … God thanks for protecting my brother.”
Detroit Lions Cornerback Morice Norris warms up during the back Together Weekend at NFL Football Training Camp, July 26, 2025, in Allen Park, Mich. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File)
He also shared the picture for X on Saturday with another message of gratitude.
“You don’t even understand how happy I am to see my dawg -smiling man … God is working mysteriously, it was just a reminder that we can’t take this beautiful game for granted, and as fans you have to understand what we go through to put our livelihood on risks again, I’m glad my brother is alive and good #Praisethelord.”
