Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris, a former Fresno State Bulldog who graduated from Sanger High School in the San Joaquin Valley, 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. Head coach Dan Campbell said the team received "positive information" on Norris in the hours after his injury.

Here's what to know about Norris and his ties to California's Central Valley.

What happened to Morice Norris?

Morice Norris' injury occurred as he attempted to make a tackle on

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