Morice Norris is in concussion protocol after a preseason collision, with the Lions planning to take him slow over the next 10 to 14 days and reassess. This timeline matters for Detroit’s early-depth safety plans, as Norris is a UDFA vying for a spot behind Kerby Joseph and Brian Branch.
Norris returned to Detroit after a brief hospital stay in Atlanta, where the play ended with teammates from both teams linking in a show of concern and unity. Detroit’s camp continues, and the NFL’s preseason rhythm means committee-style safety usage could unfold early, testing Lions’ depth behind the two presumed starters.
From a fantasy-leaning lens, Norris’s absence would nudge the safety rotation toward Joseph and Branch more quickly, elevating the perceived floor of their targets. If Norris returns within the 10–14 day window, Detroit could maintain a versatile, rotating trio rather than committing to a single reliable safety option, reducing downside risk for the two stars while keeping the door open for a late-season breakout from Norris if he secures a roster spot.
