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.
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Born: | Dallas, Texas, U.S. | January 16, 1988||||||
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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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]