The Atlanta Falcons opened up their preseason campaign against the Detroit Lions on Friday night. While the final score says the Lions won, 17-10, more people were rightfully concerned with the health and safety of Lions defensive back Morice Norris.

The Atlanta Falcons will host the Detroit Lions in a 2025 NFL preseason battle on Friday. This will be the Falcons' first time on the gridiron since ending their 2024 campaign 8-9 and missing the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

But on the Falcons' final drive of the game, Lions cornerback Morice Norris went down with a scary injury that led to him leaving the stadium in an ambulance. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport later confirmed Norris had suffered head and neck injury.

McGary, who just signed a two-year, $30 million extension with the team a few weeks ago, has been a mainstay along the Falcons’ offensive line since being drafted in the first round in 2019. He has appeared in 93 games (92 starts) at right tackle in that time, developing a reputation as a nasty run blocker.

The incident occurred during a preseason game in Atlanta on Friday, Aug. 8 On Friday, Aug. 8, the Detroit Lions vs. Atlanta Falcons preseason game was suspended with just over 6 minutes remaining Lions player Morice Norris Jr.

Both teams enter with 0-2 preseason records as they face off at AT&T Stadium in Arlington with kickoff set for 8 p.m. ET on NFL Network.

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Joe Milton shined, rookie backs Jaydon Blue and Deuce Vaughn impressed, and Dallas’ defense delivered in a 31-13 preseason win over Atlanta.