Safety Morice Norris of the Detroit Lions was just released after recovering from a life-threatening injury. He was carted off after sustaining the injury in a preseason game vs. the Atlanta Falcons on Friday. The crash occurred during the opening half of the match. Norris continued to experience complications post-fight and was taken off the field, then transported by ambulance to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta for observation.
At first, the injury was impactful for ominous reasons, as observers held their breath, realizing something was severely wrong. Players from both teams held hands in solidarity, praying as Norris received medical attention. After having his injuries evaluated in detail, he was brought back to stable condition, and sensation and movement returned to all of his extremities.
In the hours after the incident, it was announced that Norris would be entering the NHL’s concussion protocol. He has now returned to his fellow players on his team’s practice facility grounds, just two days after the tragic occurrence. Coach Dan Campbell said Tuesday that he was relieved about quarterback David Blough Norris’s recovery and detailed how the team plans to proceed with caution.
We caught up with NFL official Shawn Hochuli, who informed us that ‘the game is back on.’ And we communicated with each other, said Campbell, in reference to what was a highly coordinated effort amid a very tense situation.
The Lions will rest Norris for the next 10 to 14 days. During this period, they will be re-evaluating his situation. Campbell emphasized the importance of monitoring players in such situations, noting, “I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve seen guys with concussions, knocked out. I’ve had them myself.”
Norris took to social media to express his thanks and let the world know he was “good,” thanking fans for their prayers and positive thoughts. He is a proud father of one son, Ethan. He’s been a huge source of determination for him even during this rough time, for sure.”
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