Mike Morgan (linebacker, born 1988)

Michael Cantrel Morgan (born January 16, 1988) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2011. He played college football at USC.

Mike Morgan
Morgan with the Seattle Seahawks
Free agent
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1988-01-16) January 16, 1988
Dallas, Texas
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:235 lb (107 kg)
Career information
High school:Skyline (Dallas, Texas)
College:USC
Undrafted:2011
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2016
Tackles:54
Quarterback sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:0
Interceptions:1
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

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

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

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
  1. "2009 USC Preview: Linebackers - Replacing Legends". Archived from the original on June 30, 2009. Retrieved August 13, 2009.
  2. http://blog.thenewstribune.com/seahawks
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2011.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "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.
  5. Drovetto, Tony (October 3, 2016). "Seahawks Place Linebacker Mike Morgan on Injured Reserve; Promote Linebacker Jordan Tripp From Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  6. Boyle, John (December 3, 2016). "Seahawks Activate Mike Morgan From Injured Reserve, Place Jordan Tripp On Injured Reserve". Seahawks.com.
  7. 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.
  8. Drovetto, Tony (September 2, 2017). "Seahawks Make Three More Trades, Set 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Archived from the original on October 9, 2017.
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