The NFL suspended the Lions–Falcons game in the fourth quarter with 6:19 left after Detroit safety Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance. Norris was hit in the head during a play, causing medical staff to attend to him. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation, the Lions posted.
Coach Dan Campbell shared an update after the game stating that Norris is breathing, talking and has some movement in the hospital. The hospital plans to run additional tests on the safety.
As Norris laid on the field, players from both teams took a knee to show support to their fellow football player. Once Norris left in the ambulance, the Lions first huddled near the 50-yard line while their coach Dan Campbell spoke to them.
The Falcons forfeited a snap once the game started up again. The Atlanta players then joined the Lions on the middle of the field and joined hands with one another. The two teams formed a circle while the clock ran down. This went on for minutes before the league officially called the game.
The Atlanta Falcons just forfeited a snap which ended in a prayer between the Lions and Falcons 😢
— Crunch Time Sports (@officialctpod) August 9, 2025
This is after Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was stretched off after a serious head injury
A moment sports has rarely seen before pic.twitter.com/Y312DxKjNk
It was a heartwarming moment of camaraderie between the two teams after such a scary moment.
The scene in Atlanta after Lions DB Morice Norris left the game in an ambulance. Clock continues to run. pic.twitter.com/DrSNy0uTrY
— Colton Pouncy (@colton_pouncy) August 9, 2025
Some moments are just bigger than the game. Everyone's hoping Norris is O.K.
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