Washington Redskins
Joshua Morgan - #15 - WR
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 1"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 06/20/1985 |
| Birthplace | Washington, DC |
| College | Virginia Tech |
| Years played | 6 |
| Drafted | 2008, 6th round, 8th pick by 49ers |
NFC East Spin cycle: Week Two
The Cowboys and Redskins take two big steps back, the Giants avoid 0-2 and the Eagles keep winning. But how exactly?
Redskins lose Carriker, Orakpo for the season
The Redskins were dealt a huge blow in Sunday’s loss to the Rams, as DE Adam Carriker and OLB Brian Orakpo both suffered season-ending injuries.
Amendola's big day helps Rams past Redskins
Sam Bradford threw for 310 yards and three touchdowns in rallying the Rams to a 31-28 win over Robert Griffin III and the Redskins on Sunday.
Kerrigan becoming Redskins' all-around best defender
It perhaps hasn’t happened yet, but OLB Ryan Kerrigan just might be the Redskins’ best defensive player by season’s end.
NFL Links: Should Rams have drafted RG3?
Sam Bradford over RG3 was the right choice, the Green Bay defense makes a statement and the Giants lose a treasured mustache.
RG3 gets NFC Player of the Week honors
Redskins QB Robert Griffin III, Buccaneers DB Ronde Barber and Vikings PK Blair Walsh were named the NFC Players of the Week for Week One.
Week One Players of the Week
This week, PFW selects Robert Griffin III, Tracy Porter and Blair Walsh as its Players of the Week.
NFC East Spin cycle: Week One
The Giants are 0-1, the Eagles barely survived Cleveland and the Redskins and Cowboys appear to be top dogs in the division.
Shorts and Shells: Week One
Welcome to Overreaction Sunday, where RG3 can do no wrong, the Bills and Saints do little right and Peyton Manning is back in business. We think.
Griffin shines as Redskins down Saints
Robert Griffin III began his NFL career by connecting on 19-of-26 passes for 320 yards and two TDs, as the Redskins beat the Saints, 40-32.
Redskins' backfield will remain in motion
No matter what you see in Week One in regard to the Redskins' offensive backfield, be prepared to adjust.
Redskins GM: Team might re-sign Cooley
Redskins general manager Bruce Allen said he'll consider re-signing TE Chris Cooley.
Key matchup: Redskins QB Robert Griffin III vs. Saints MLB Curtis Lofton
In Thursday’s key matchup, PFW’s Eric Edholm focuses on the battle between Robert Griffin III and Curtis Lofton in Sunday’s Redskins-Saints game.
TE Hoomanawanui signs with Patriots
The Patriots added another tight end on Wednesday, signing ex-Ram Michael Hoomanawanui.
Redskins S Meriweather out 2-4 weeks
Redskins S Brandon Meriweather will miss 2-4 weeks because of sprained ligaments in his left knee, head coach Mike Shanahan said Wednesday.
PLAYER NEWS
Washington Redskins receiver Joshua Morgan says he's not concerned about the death threats on Twitter that followed his fourth-quarter blunder in the loss to the St. Louis Rams.|||||||
Morgan talked Wednesday about the venomous tweets he's received since his unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for throwing the ball at another player. The penalty cost the Redskins valuable field position during the team's final drive in Sunday's 31-28 defeat. Morgan says the only thing he takes seriously "is football and my family and nothing really scares me. I'm from D.C." Morgan says he's been fined over the play but doesn't know the amount.
Morgan is running, and even sprinting, again on the surgically repaired right leg that limited him to only five games in 2011 for the NFC West champions.|||||||
Morgan broke a bone in his lower leg Oct. 9 against Tampa Bay, had surgery to have screws inserted and was placed on season-ending injured reserve. While Morgan is set to become a free agent, coach Jim Harbaugh has said the team plans to bring him back for next season.
Morgan is done for the season with a broken bone in his lower right leg.|||||||
San Francisco placed Morgan on the season-ending injured reserve list Wednesday after he was hurt late in a 48-3 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. To help fill the void, the Niners signed wideout Brett Swain to a one-year deal. The 26-year-old Morgan, a fourth-year pro out of Virginia Tech, has 15 catches for 220 yards and one touchdown for the 49ers (4-1).
Morgan had five catches for 75 yards in Sunday's 48-3 win over Tampa Bay.|||||||
Morgan has 140 receiving yards in the last two games after gaining 80 yards in the first three.
Morgan had three catches for 65 yards and a TD in Sunday's 24-23 win at Philadelphia.|||||||
Morgan scored for the first time for the surging Niners.