Morice Norris, a safety for the Detroit Lions, was hospitalized after an injury during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. He was released from the hospital and returned home two days later. Norris posted on social media confirming he is okay and expressing gratitude for support. The injury occurred after he tackled Atlanta's Nathan Carter, causing his head to snap back. The game was stopped as both teams participated in a moment of prayer before coaches decided to end the game.
Norris was in stable condition late Friday night after he was attended to for about 20 minutes by medical personnel and taken to an Atlanta hospital.
The 24-year-old Norris was hurt with 14:50 left in the preseason game after hitting Falcons running back Nathan Carter.
Norris shared a social media post the day after he was injured, saying he's OK and thanking people for their support.
When play resumed, Atlanta quarterback Emory Jones snapped the ball and players on both teams held hands and bowed their heads in prayer.
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