After Morice Norris’ scary injury on Friday, we spoke with Mike Utley, a former Lion who suffered a career-ending neck injury in 1991. His message to Norris: “Your training will get you through this” Full interview: https://shorturl.at/Pu8BV | WXYZ-TV Channel 7

🏈On November 17, 1991 Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley suffered an injury to his 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae in a game against the Rams. Although he would later learn he was largely paralyzed from the chest down, Utley flashed the crowd a "thumbs up" as he was being taken off the field. The thumbs up sign has become the symbol for the Mike Utley Foundation, a foundation created to help seek a cure for paralysis.🏈 #DetroitLions #MikeUtley | Davenport Sports Network

🏈On November 17, 1991 Detroit Lions offensive lineman Mike Utley is paralyzed in a game versus the Los Angeles Rams. Early in the 4th quarter of the Lions 21-10 win over the Rams, an injury to his 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae occurred. Although he would later learn he was largely paralyzed from the chest down, Utley flashed the crowd a "thumbs up" as he was being taken off the field. The thumbs up sign has become the symbol for the Mike Utley Foundation, a foundation created in 1991 by Utley