Sammy Morris - #23 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 6' 0"/ 220 lbs. |
| Birthday | 03/23/1977 |
| Birthplace | San Antonio, TX |
| College | Texas Tech |
| Years played | 13 |
| Drafted | 2000, 5th round, 27th pick by Bills |
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Patriots agree to one-year deal with RB Morris
The Patriots have agreed to re-sign veteran RB Sammy Morris to a one-year deal, his agent Mark Slough announced.
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PLAYER NEWS
Morris had 13 carries for 29 yards Saturday in a 20-7 loss to Philly.|||||||
Morris got plenty of action with Felix Jones resting for next week's showdown against the Giants.
The Dallas Cowboys have signed Morris after placing rookie stud DeMarco Murray on season-ending injured reserve.|||||||
Morris was drafted the fifth round by Buffalo in 2000 out of Texas Tech. He has 2,955 career yards and 26 touchdowns over three NFL stops.
After missing two straight games with a knee injury, Morris returned in Monday night's 38-17 loss at New Orleans, rushing for 18 yards on five carries.|||||||
Morris hurt his knee in the 59-0 win over the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 18.
Morris rushed for 68 yards on 17 carries in Sunday's overtime loss to Denver.|||||||
Through five games, Morris hasn't been much of a factor, rushing for just 109 yards on 30 attempts.
Morris ran for 117 yards and a score as the Patriots seemingly moved the ball at will in their 49-26 win at Oakland on Sunday.|||||||
Morris now has a career-high 554 yards this season, and he's been invaluable to New England's running attack with Laurence Maroney sidelined. He's scored a touchdown in three straight games.
