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James Morgan (born February 28, 1997) is an American professional football quarterback. He played college football for the Bowling Green Falcons and FIU Panthers before being selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL draft.

James Morgan
Morgan with the Montreal Alouettes in 2025
Profile
PositionQuarterback
Personal information
Born (1997-02-28) February 28, 1997 (age 29)
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight229 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High schoolAshwaubenon (Ashwaubenon, Wisconsin)
CollegeBowling Green (2015–2017)
FIU (2018–2019)
NFL draft2020: 4th round, 125th overall pick
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
  • C–USA Newcomer of the Year (2018)
Career USFL statistics
TD–INT0–3
Passing yards210
Completion percentage47.9
Passer rating34.2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

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A three-star recruit from Ashwaubenon High School in suburban Green Bay, Wisconsin,[1] Morgan chose Bowling Green for coach Dino Babers.[2] Morgan redshirted his freshman year, and after that season, Babers left for Syracuse.[3] After two years of new coach Mike Jinks' Air Raid offense, Morgan decided to transfer after the 2017 season, eventually landing on Florida International as his new school.[4] Morgan emailed a transfer pitch to 20 schools, and FIU coach Bryn Renner was the only person who responded to the email.[5] Due to Morgan finishing his prelaw degree during his three years at Bowling Green, he was eligible immediately at FIU as a graduate transfer.[6]

After his senior season, Morgan played in the 2020 East–West Shrine Bowl, throwing a touchdown and helping the East team to victory.[7] He also earned an invite to the 2020 NFL Combine.[8]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpWonderlic
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		229 lb
(104 kg)		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m)		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 7 in
(2.01 m)		4.89 s1.65 s2.87 s4.64 s7.51 s29.0 in
(0.74 m)		9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		23
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

New York Jets (first stint)

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Morgan was selected by the New York Jets in the fourth round with the 125th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft.[11] On August 31, 2021, Morgan was waived by the Jets.[12]

Carolina Panthers

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On September 2, 2021, Morgan was signed to the practice squad of the Carolina Panthers.[13] He was released by the Panthers on November 12.[14]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On November 15, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers' practice squad.[15] He was released by the Steelers on November 23.[16]

New York Jets (second stint)

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On November 24, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Jets practice squad, but was released six days later.[17][18]

Indianapolis Colts

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On December 6, 2021, Morgan was signed to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[19] He signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis on January 10, 2022.[20] Morgan was released by the Colts on May 23.[21]

Pittsburgh Maulers (first stint)

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Morgan signed with the Pittsburgh Maulers (USFL) of the United States Football League on September 26, 2022.[22]

Arizona Cardinals

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On December 20, 2022, the Arizona Cardinals signed Morgan to their practice squad.[23] On January 7, 2023, Morgan was released by the Cardinals.[24]

Morgan with the Alouettes in 2025

Pittsburgh Maulers (second stint)

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On January 14, 2023, Morgan re-signed with the Maulers following his stint with the Cardinals.[25] The Maulers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[26]

Montreal Alouettes

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On January 17, 2024, Morgan signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League.[27] He dressed in four games in 2024, but did not play or record any stats.[28]

In 2025, Morgan began the year as the fourth string quarterback and was a healthy scratch, but dressed for games following an injury to the incumbent starter, Davis Alexander.[28] After injuries to fellow quarterbacks McLeod Bethel-Thompson and Caleb Evans, Morgan saw his first regular season action in the second quarter of the team's game against the BC Lions on August 16, 2025.[29] He finished the game having completed 20 of 33 pass attempts for 211 yards with one passing touchdown and one interception in the team's 36–18 loss.[29] He started the next two games, the first starts of his CFL career, but had under 200 yards passing in both games as the Alouettes lost all three games that he played in. He finished the season having dressed in 10 regular season games, starting in two, as he completed 55 of 93 pass attempts for 547 yards with two touchdowns and four interceptions.[28]

Morgan was released by the Alouettes in the following offseason on February 27, 2026.[28] He was re-signed on May 18.[30] Morgan was released on May 31 as part of final roster cuts.[31]

Career statistics

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CFL

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GDGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2024MTL 50—DNP
2025MTL 1020–2559359.15475.92465.16172.10
Career1520–2559359.15475.92465.16172.10

USFL

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSRecordCmpAttPctYdsY/ATDIntRtgAttYdsAvgTD
2023PIT 320–2234847.92104.40334.2571.40

College

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Year Team Games Passing Rushing
GPGSRecordCompAttPctYardsAvgTDIntRateAttYardsAvgTD
2015Bowling Green Redshirt Redshirt
2016Bowling Green 1272–518332656.12,0826.41615116.845-72-1.60
2017Bowling Green 761–59621245.31,2605.997102.626-37-1.40
2018FIU 12128–421332665.32,7278.4267157.627-19-0.71
2019FIU 12126–620735758.02,5607.2145128.432-40-1.32
Career433717−206991,22157.28,6297.16534128.6130-168-1.33

Personal life

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Morgan also played basketball and won a state championship in the 4x400 meter relay at Ashwaubenon High School.[32] After his football career is over, Morgan plans on entering law school.[32]

References

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  1. ↑ "James Morgan, Ashwaubenon, Pro-Style Quarterback". 247Sports. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  2. ↑ Fenlon, Andy (January 15, 2020). "2020 East-West Shrine Bowl: James Morgan chasing heroes". NFL.com. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  3. ↑ Henry, Eric C. (August 12, 209). "James Morgan: FIU Football's Humble Success Story". The Underdog Dynasty. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  4. ↑ Henry, Eric C. (October 19, 2018). "How James Morgan went from being Bowling Green's future to FIU's present". Underdog Dynasty. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ Demovsky, Rob (March 7, 2020). "An email changed NFL draft prospect James Morgan, and city of Green Bay's bleak QB history". ESPN. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  6. ↑ Helwick, Steve (January 25, 2018). "Former Bowling Green quarterback James Morgan announces transfer destination". Hustle Belt. SBNation. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ Venci, Scott (February 5, 2020). "Showcasing his skills: Ashwaubenon's Morgan could be next local star to play in NFL". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Gannett. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  8. ↑ Starr, Patrick D. (February 14, 2020). "FIUs James Morgan Ready to Show His "A" Game Heading to the NFL Combine". State of the Texans. Sports Illustrated. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
  9. ↑ "James Morgan Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  10. ↑ "2020 NFL Draft Scout James Morgan College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved December 28, 2023.
  11. ↑ Kosko, Nick (April 25, 2020). "James Morgan drafted by New York Jets". 247 Sports. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  12. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 31, 2021). "Jets Remove 27 Players from Roster to Reach 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
  13. ↑ Gantt, Darin (September 2, 2021). "Panthers make some practice squad changes". Panthers.com.
  14. ↑ Gantt, Darin (November 12, 2021). "Panthers place Sam Darnold on injured reserve". Panthers.com.
  15. ↑ "Steelers make roster moves". Steelers.com. November 15, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Roster moves continue for Steelers". Steelers.com. November 23, 2021.
  17. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (November 24, 2021). "Jets Sign QB James Morgan to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com.
  18. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (November 30, 2021). "Jets Sign TE Dan Brown to Practice Squad". NewYorkJets.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2021. Retrieved December 2, 2021.
  19. ↑ "Colts Sign QB James Morgan To Practice Squad, Release WR Isaiah McKoy From Practice Squad". Colts.com. December 6, 2021.
  20. ↑ "Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Colts.com. January 10, 2022.
  21. ↑ "Foles signs deal with Colts, reunites with Reich". ESPN.com. May 23, 2022. Retrieved May 23, 2022.
  22. ↑ @USFLMaulers (September 26, 2022). "Free Agent Signings" (Tweet). Retrieved September 27, 2022 – via Twitter.
  23. ↑ "Cardinals sign QB James Morgan to practice squad, release Carson Strong". Arizona Sports. December 20, 2022.
  24. ↑ "2023 Transactions". azcardinals.com. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  25. ↑ @USFLMaulers (January 14, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Twitter.
  26. ↑ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  27. ↑ "THE MONTREAL ALOUETTES SIGN FORMER NFL QB AND AN OFFENSIVE LINEMAN". montrealalouettes.com. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  28. 1 2 3 4 "Montreal Alouettes release quarterback James Morgan". 3DownNation. February 27, 2026.
  29. 1 2 "Lions dominate Alouettes to earn second straight win". Canadian Football League. August 16, 2025.
  30. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Montreal Alouettes sign quarterback Arnaud Desjardins, three others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved May 19, 2026.
  31. ↑ Heilman, Michael. "Montreal Alouettes release quarterback James Morgan, release 18 others". BGMSportsTrax.com. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
  32. 1 2 Reid, Jordan (January 13, 2020). "A Sit Down Conversation With Florida International QB James Morgan". The Draft Network. Archived from the original on January 14, 2020. Retrieved February 25, 2020.
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