In a heart-stopping moment during the Detroit Lions' clash with Atlanta, wide receiver Morice Norris was stretchered off the field following a terrifying hit. The incident left fans and teammates in stunned silence as medical staff rushed to his aid.
The collision occurred in the second quarter when Norris went airborne for a pass, only to be met with a brutal tackle mid-air. Replays showed the moment his body twisted unnaturally before crashing to the turf.
Team officials confirmed Norris was immediately taken to the locker room for evaluation, though the extent of his injuries remains unclear. Lions head coach Dan Campbell later described the hit as "one of the worst I've seen" and praised his player's toughness.
The game was temporarily halted as players from both teams knelt in concern. NFL protocols for potential head and neck injuries were strictly followed, with trainers carefully stabilizing Norris before moving him.
This marks another worrying incident in what has been a physical season for the Lions, who've already dealt with several key injuries. The team's medical staff will conduct further tests to determine Norris's recovery timeline.
Fans across the league took to social media to wish the young receiver a speedy recovery, with #PrayForNorris trending within minutes of the incident.
