Detroit Lions Receive Huge Positive News
Here’s a paraphrase of Dan Campbell’s comments following the Lions’ second preseason game, which was cut short due to Morice Norris’ injury:
Opening Statement:
“I want to start by saying our thoughts and prayers are with Mo Norris. We’ve received some positive updates about him—he’s at the hospital, but I’ll leave it at that for now. When something like this happens, it really makes you reassess things. I’m asking everyone to keep him in their prayers.”
Positive Update on Norris:
“He’s breathing, he’s talking, and that’s encouraging. He has some movement, and they’re running additional tests now.”
On the Decision to Suspend the Game:
“Raheem Morris is a true professional. He’s always been a class act, and we both agreed that finishing the game just didn’t feel right. He’s a first-class guy.”
On the Emotional Impact of the Injury:
“It was a wake-up call. Moments like that really hit hard and put everything in perspective. This game is violent, and we love it, but when something like this happens, it shows the strength of the brotherhood. Seeing both teams come together to support one player really means a lot.”
On What He Told the Team After the Injury:
“I just told them to pray for him. At that point, all we knew was that he was breathing, so I shared that with them and asked everyone to take a knee and keep praying until we had more information.”
On Morice Norris the Person:
“He’s one of those young guys who’s really close with his teammates. Guys like Kerby and Branch have taken him under their wing. He’s like a little brother to them. He works hard every day, trying to improve in his second year. The kid’s just looking to get better, and I don’t even know what else to add about him right now.”
On Whether Anyone Will Stay with Norris at the Hospital:
“Some players will be staying back to visit and take care of him. I know his mom is with him, which is great to hear.”
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