Detroit Lions player Morice Norris has been hospitalized following an on-field injury in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. According to ESPN, the athlete, 24, was attempting to tackle Atlanta rookie Nathan Carter on Friday,

The preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons has officially been suspended by the NFL in New York, the referees announced to the stadium. This comes after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was forced to exit the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a knee to his head.

Detroit's 17-10 win over Atlanta in the Lions' second preseason game was overshadowed by an injury to defensive back Morice Norris in the early fourth quarter.

Detroit Lions defensive back Morice Norris was carted off the field with what appeared to be a neck injury early in the fourth quarter Friday.

The Atlanta Falcons host the Detroit Lions to open their preseason schedule. How to watch, listen, and stream Friday night's game from Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

The preseason fixture between the Detroit Lions and the Atlanta Falcons has been suspended due to a worrying injury.

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was in stable condition after he was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance Friday night against Atlanta, with the preseason game ending early.

The Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons preseason game on Friday night was suspended early because of a scary injury to Lions safety Morice Norris.