The preseason game between the Detroit Lions and Atlanta Falcons has officially been suspended by the NFL in New York, the referees announced to the stadium. This comes after Lions defensive back Morice Norris was forced to exit the field in an ambulance following what appeared to be a knee to his head.

Detroit Lions player Morice Norris has been hospitalized following an on-field injury in a game against the Atlanta Falcons. According to ESPN, the athlete, 24, was attempting to tackle Atlanta rookie Nathan Carter on Friday,

The Atlanta Falcons were unable to come away with a win in Friday's preseason opener against the Detroit Lions, but that was the furthest thing from anyone's mind when the game was called off early due to an injury scare.Lions defensive back Morice Norris suffered a severe head/neck injury and had to be taken to a local hospital.