James Morgan’s second stint with the New York Jets has come to an end.
New York released the quarterback on Tuesday. Morgan signed with New York’s practice squad on Nov. 24 after quarterbacks Mike White and Joe Flacco landed on the COVID-19 list.
Morgan first joined the Jets as a questionable fourth-round pick in 2020. Joe Douglas had visions of grooming the Florida International product into New York’s backup, but Morgan lost that job to White this past summer after not playing at all as a rookie. New York cut Morgan before the 2021 season, quickly severing ties with the recent mid-round selection.
The Panthers added Morgan to their practice squad on Sept. 2, but he was released on Nov. 12. He then signed with the Steelers’ practice squad on Nov. 15. He was released by Pittsburgh and returned to the Jets shortly after that.
The 24-year-old has yet to play in an NFL game.
With Morgan gone, the Jets orchestrated another reunion: Dan Brown was signed to the practice squad. The blocking tight end had been with New York since 2019 before being traded to the Chiefs for OL Laurent Duvernay-Tardif on Nov. 2.
Kansas City recently released Brown. Duvernay-Tardif, meanwhile, has taken over right guard duties for Gang Green. The Jets essentially acquired a starting lineman for nothing.
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