Maurice Morris

Maurice Morris

44-Year-Old Running BackRB
 Free Agent  
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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$Signed a three-year, $7 million contract with the Lions in February 2009.
RBDetroit Lions
January 16, 2012
Morris finished the season with 316 yards on 80 carries.
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Morris had a few weeks of fantasy relevance this season thanks to injuries above him on the depth chart, but quickly ceded carries to Kevin Smith. The Lions' backfield will likely become crowded in a hurry this offseason with Jahvid Best (concussion) and Mikel Leshoure (Achilles) returning from injury. Morris seems a long shot to see much in the way of work in Detroit.
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Serving as Jahvid Best's backup last season, Morris racked up 506 yards from scrimmage and five TDs. The 31-year-old back was expected to be dropped to No. 3 on the depth chart, but following rookie Mikel Leshoure's season-ending Achilles' injury, Morris will have a chance to compete with Jerome Harrison and Mike Bell to earn the backup spot and goal-line carries. Watch the battle closely throughout the preseason, as Morris could become the clear-cut handcuff to Best.
Morris will enter training camp as the No. 2 running back behind rookie Jahvid Best. The situation is a bit unsettled with Kevin Smith still recovering from knee surgery and with Best's status as a rookie. Morris won't likely see any type of feature back duties, but could be in the mix for quite a few carries should Best struggle to get acclimated to the NFL and if Smith's recovery stalls.
Morris was brought in by the Lions brass from Seattle to backup starter Kevin Smith. He won't see many carries with Smith firmly entrenched as the starter. Smith has also shown soft hands, making him an asset on third down, which will further limit Morris' opportunities to see the field. However, Morris makes for a nice handcuff option as he's shown that he's capable of providing a 4-plus YPC over his career. If Smith goes down, Morris won't have much competition for carries in the Detroit backfield.
Morris is in line to take part in a platoon at running back with Julius Jones, although it seems like Jones could get a few more carries per game. While he certainly deserves to be owned in most leagues, Morris would need Jones to get hurt to see consistent production, and even then, it seems likely that T.J. Duckett will steal most of the goal-line carries.
After Shaun Alexander broke his foot, Morris started eight games for Seattle in 2006. He experienced moderate success but that he was removed near the goal line severely limited his ability to score touchdowns. Seattle’s offense isn’t the juggernaut it once was, but Morris remains the second option behind Alexander, who could conceivably break down again this year.
Morris, once a trendy insurance pick for Shaun Alexander, is unreliable as an every down back. Look elsewhere for Alexander insurance.
Every season, fantasy owners stock up on the backups of star running backs, hoping to cash in when the inevitable injuries occur. For the last several seasons, Morris has been one of those coveted backups, but he’s never panned out, thanks to Shaun Alexander’s track record of durability. But this season, the shifty, elusive Morris could get the chance to carry the load if Alexander, who is unhappy with his contract, is traded or released. At 5-11, 202, Morris isn’t as powerful as the larger Alexander, but he’s quicker, and he hits the hole hard.
Keeper alert! Morris has a good chance of starting for Seattle next year if the Seahawks decide Shaun Alexander is too expensive. This year, his owners can spend the season ghouling Alexander.
Morris is a solid back-up to Shawn Alexander who could step in effectively at a moment's notice. But unless Alexander goes down, he won't get many carriers. Morris will return kickoffs, too.
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RBDetroit Lions
December 25, 2011
Morris carried five times for 22 yards and caught one pass for 10 yards in Saturday's win over the Chargers.
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RBDetroit Lions
December 18, 2011
Morris did not record a touch in Sunday's win at Oakland.
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RBDetroit Lions
December 14, 2011
Morris does not appear on Wednesday's practice participation/injury report.
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RBDetroit Lions
Chest
December 11, 2011
Morris (chest) finished with just 13 yards on four carries in Sunday's win over the Vikings.
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RBDetroit Lions
Chest
December 11, 2011
Morris was able to return to Sunday's game against the Lions, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.
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