Morice Norris is back with the Detroit Lions and has entered concussion protocol after a frightening preseason hit in Atlanta. The team will ease him back over the next 10 to 14 days as they reassess, per coach Dan Campbell. The incident, which left Norris being carted off and put in an ambulance, prompted the game to be suspended and players from both sides to join hands in support. Norris later returned to the Lions’ facility in stable condition and shared that he was good, marking a hopeful step in Lions safety depth as the regular season nears.

Campbell stressed the protocol and the need to be meticulous as Norris recovers, a cautious approach that could shape the Lions’ defensive rotations in the near term. The Falcons were left dealing with the aftermath as Nathan Carter faced a stern moment with the league watching closely. The leadership tone from Campbell and Falcons coach Raheem Morris underscored player welfare as the top priority, with Morris noting the on-field moment of unity and respect as the situation unfolded.

For fantasy and betting, the Norris update tempers any early-season expectations for Detroit’s defensive backfield. If Norris misses time, the Lions could lean on established depth at safety while giving Norris time to recover. The 10–14 day window means a potential late-into-the-season return, but the immediate impact is a more measured path back into action for Detroit’s defense and special teams this preseason.