Darryl Morris (American football)

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Darryl Morris Jr.
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Morris with the Indianapolis Colts in 2016
No. 40, 26, 21, 35, 23
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1990-09-04) September 4, 1990 (age 34)
San Antonio, Texas, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school: San Antonio (TX) Warren
College: Texas State
Undrafted: 2013
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:98
Pass deflections:14
Interceptions:2
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Darryl Eric Morris [1] (born September 4, 1990) is an American former professional football cornerback. He played college football for Texas State. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He is currently an assistant district attorney in Dallas as of October 2023.

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Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 2, 2013, he signed with the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2013, he was released. [2] On September 3, 2013, he was signed to the practice squad. [3] On September 24, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad. [4]

Houston Texans

On August 31, 2014, Morris was claimed off waivers by the Houston Texans. [5]

New York Jets

Morris signed with the New York Jets in March 2016. [6] On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts. [7]

Indianapolis Colts

On September 5, 2016, Morris signed with the Colts. [8] He was released by the Colts on October 19, 2016. [9] He was re-signed by the Colts on November 23, 2016. [10]

On August 21, 2017, Morris was placed on injured reserve. [11] He was released on October 3, 2017.

New York Giants

On November 28, 2017, Morris signed with the New York Giants. [12]

San Antonio Commanders

In December 2018, Morris signed with the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. On January 30, 2019, Morris was waived/injured by the Commanders as part of the final training camp cuts, and subsequently placed on injured reserve after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019. [13]

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