Darryl Eric Morris (born September 4, 1990) is an American former professional

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. He played

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for Texas State. He was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He is currently an assistant district attorney in Dallas as of October 2023.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

On May 2, 2013, he signed with the

as an undrafted free agent. On August 31, 2013, he was released. On September 3, 2013, he was signed to the practice squad. On September 24, 2013, he was promoted to the active roster from the practice squad.

Houston Texans

On August 31, 2014, Morris was claimed off waivers by the

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New York Jets

Morris signed with the

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in March 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was released by the Jets as part of final roster cuts.

Indianapolis Colts

On September 5, 2016, Morris signed with the Colts. He was released by the Colts on October 19, 2016. He was re-signed by the Colts on November 23, 2016. On August 21, 2017, Morris was placed on injured reserve. He was released on October 3, 2017.

New York Giants

On November 28, 2017, Morris signed with the

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San Antonio Commanders

In December 2018, Morris signed with the

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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

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after clearing waivers. The league ceased operations in April 2019.

References

External links

Texas State bioSan Francisco 49ers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Morris, Darryl 1990 births Living people Players of American football from San Antonio American football cornerbacks Texas State Bobcats football players San Francisco 49ers players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen New York Jets players Indianapolis Colts players New York Giants players San Antonio Commanders players