The Detroit Lions ’ preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons on Friday night ended in an unusual fashion after defensive back Morice Norris suffered a serious head injury early in the fourth quarter. With 14:18 remaining, both teams agreed to let the clock run down before league officials formally suspended the game with 6:33 left. Detroit was credited with a 17-10 win, but the result was overshadowed by concern for Norris.

Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed after the game that Morice Norris had been taken to a local hospital for additional evaluations and noted that the young defensive back was conscious, able to speak, and displaying some movement .

The injury occurred when Norris, diving to tackle Falcons running back Nathan Carter, appeared to strike his head against C

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