James Morris (American football)

James Morris
No. 43 New York Giants
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Date of birth: (1991-11-20) November 20, 1991
Place of birth: Solon, Iowa
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College: Iowa
Undrafted: 2014
Career history
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards

James Morris (born November 20, 1991) is an American football linebacker for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Iowa.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Morris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the New England Patriots on May 16, 2014. He was then released on May 20, 2014. Morris was then re-signed by the New England Patriots on August 3, 2014.[1] He was placed on injured reserve during final cuts on August 30 of that year. Morris won Super Bowl XLIX with the Patriots after they defeated the defending champion Seattle Seahawks 28-24.

New York Giants

On September 16, 2015, the New York Giants signed Morris to their practice squad.[2]

On October 31, 2015, the Giants announced they had waived cornerback Brandon McGee, and promoted Morris to their active roster.[3] On November 17, 2015, Morris was waived by the Giants.[4] On November 19, 2015, Morris was re-signed to the practice squad.[5] On December 5, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster.[6] On December 25, 2015, Morris was placed on injured reserve due to a quad injury.[7]

Personal

James Morris married his wife, Taylor, on June 27, 2015.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.patriots.com/news/article-1/Patriots-re-sign-rookie-LB-James-Morris/74357c4a-166e-4dee-8540-36f21348b8b5
  2. ↑ Eisen, Michael (September 16, 2015). "Giants add three players to practice squad". Giants.com. Retrieved September 25, 2015.
  3. ↑ Bouda, Nate (October 31, 2015). "Giants Waive CB Brandon McGee, Promote LB James Morris". foxnews.com. Retrieved November 9, 2015.
  4. ↑ "Giants waive linebacker James Morris, cut wideout Julian Talley from practice squad". NJ.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  5. ↑ "Giants re-sign linebacker James Morris to practice squad". NJ.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  6. ↑ "Giants sign LB James Morris to active roster; waive CB Leon McFadden". www.giants.com. Retrieved 2015-12-07.
  7. ↑ Eisen, Michael (December 25, 2015). "DE Brad Bars and TE Matt LaCosse added to active roster". Giants.com. Retrieved December 31, 2015.

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