Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris declared himself "all good" on Saturday after being hospitalized following a hit that brought a premature end to an NFL pre-season game in Atlanta.

The 24-year-old defensive back was injured trying to tackle Falcons rookie running back Nathan Carter just 10 seconds into the fourth quarter.

Norris was struck in the head by the rusher's knee and his head snapped back after the contact.

Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance to Atlanta's Grady Memorial Hospital where he remained in stable condition.

"I'm all good man don't stress it," Norris posted Saturday on Instagram. "Appreciate all the check ins and love."

The Lions, in a statement, said Norris "has feeling and movement in all his extremities" and would remain in the hospital overnight for

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