The mood was considerably different Aug. 8 in the Falcons' first preseason game against the Lions. Norris was moving and talking that night at the hospital, and he rejoined the Lions earlier this week. Carter said he reached out to Norris via Instagram direct message earlier this week to check on him and wish him well. "He's doing well, and that gives me a lot of encouragement," Carter said Friday night after the game. Carter's performance Friday night was the best out of any running back in Falcons camp not named Robinson or Allgeier.