Mike Morgan (linebacker, born 1988)
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||||
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| Born: | January 16, 1988 Dallas, Texas, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Skyline (Dallas, Texas) | ||||||
| College: | USC | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||
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Michael Cantrel Morgan (born January 16, 1988) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at USC.
Early years[edit]
Morgan attended Skyline High School, where he played high school football. As a senior, he had 203 tackles and 10 sacks. In 2004, he had 98 tackles, 18 sacks and seven forced fumbles.
College career[edit]
Morgan was redshirted as a freshman in 2006, sidelined with a back sprain. In 2007 Morgan was a backup and spent time on special teams. He finished the year with nine tackles in 12 games. As a sophomore in 2008, he again spent time as a backup and on special teams. He finished the season with 24 tackles and a sack in 12 games. Morgan took over as the team's starting outside linebacker in 2009.[1]
Professional career[edit]
Morgan went undrafted in the 2011 NFL Draft but was later signed by the Seattle Seahawks.[2] He was released during final roster cuts on September 3, 2011.[3] He made his first career start against the New York Jets on November 11.
On March 19, 2016, Morgan signed a new contract with the Seattle Seahawks that would keep him in Seattle for the 2016 season.[4] He was placed on injured reserve on October 3, 2016, with a sports hernia.[5] He was activated off injured reserve on December 3, 2016, prior to Week 13.[6] On December 4, 2016, Morgan made his season debut in a Sunday night matchup against the Carolina Panthers. On the first defensive play for the Seahawks, Morgan recorded his first career interception on a pass thrown by Derek Anderson.
On July 31, 2017, Morgan re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks.[7] He was released on September 2, 2017.[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "2009 USC Preview: Linebackers - Replacing Legends". Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2009.
- ^ "Seattle Seahawks Insider - the News Tribune". Archived from the original on August 2, 2011. Retrieved July 26, 2011.
- ^ "Hawks (Finally) announce roster cuts | Seahawks Insider". Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2011.
- ^ "Seahawks and LB Mike Morgan Agree to Terms on New Contract". Seattle Seahawks. Archived from the original on March 22, 2016. Retrieved March 21, 2016.
- ^ Drovetto, Tony (October 3, 2016). "Seahawks Place Linebacker Mike Morgan on Injured Reserve; Promote Linebacker Jordan Tripp From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (December 3, 2016). "Seahawks Activate Mike Morgan From Injured Reserve, Place Jordan Tripp On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (July 31, 2017). "Seahawks Sign Linebacker Mike Morgan, Waive LB Arthur Brown". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on August 1, 2017. Retrieved August 1, 2017.
- ^ Drovetto, Tony (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.