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Derrick Morgan | Defensive Lineman

Team: Tennessee Titans
Age / DOB:  (24) / 1/6/1989
Ht / Wt:  6'3' / 278
College: Georgia Tech
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Titans LE Derrick Morgan continues to split first-team reps with Pannel Egboh.
It's a bad sign that Morgan, the No. 18 overall pick in 2010, can't separate from a guy who has spent the last three seasons on practice squads. Egboh started the Titans' preseason opener last week. It's possible that Morgan will end up as a pass-rushing specialist while the bigger Egboh gets the early-down reps. Wed, Aug 15, 2012 07:58:00 AM
Source: Nashville Tennessean

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Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans 2010 first-round pick Derrick Morgan has been working with the second-team defense at training camp.

He's practicing behind annual practice squad-type Pannel Egboh. Morgan has reportedly been assured by defensive coordinator Jerry Gray that he's "still the starter" at left end. Morgan was the 16th overall draft pick three Aprils ago.
Source: National Football Post
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 12:03:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

The Tennessean confirms that Derrick Morgan is expected to start at left defensive end this season.

Morgan played last season at less than 100 percent after sustaining an ACL tear in 2010. Now nearing full health, he'll bookend free-agent addition Kamerion Wimbley. There's some sleeper appeal here in deeper IDP formats.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sat, Jul 21, 2012 12:07:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans LE Derrick Morgan is no longer wearing a knee brace.

Morgan tore his ACL during Week 4 of the 2010 season and managed just 2.5 sacks while wearing the brace in 2011. He says he was only 75-80 percent. Now the former first-round pick says he's at 100 percent and feeling no pain. The Titans believe Morgan has turned the corner.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Mon, Jun 25, 2012 09:37:00 AM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray expects the addition of RE Kamerion Wimbley to help spur LE Derrick Morgan's production.

"Wimbley, your job is to get Morgan to get that double-team off you, to get that chip off you, because if you don’t they’ll chip you the whole year," Gray said. Coming off a torn ACL in 2011, Morgan managed just 30 tackles and 2.5 sacks in 15 appearances (10 starts). He should regain explosion a full year removed.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sun, May 20, 2012 05:27:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans coach Mike Munchak says the team expects "big things" out of DE Derrick Morgan in 2012.

The 16th overall pick in the 2010 draft, Morgan managed 2.5 sacks and 30 tackles in 15 appearances (10 starts) last season. "I think he has that potential, yes," Munchak said. "We are excited about him. I feel like last year he was our fifth rookie starter. I think he has a year behind him with his injury, and we are expecting big things out of him." The injury Munchak referred to was Morgan's rookie-season ACL tear. He'll be a full year removed in 2012.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Sat, Feb 25, 2012 03:15:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans GM Ruston Webster plans to focus on the defensive front seven and upgrading the rushing attack this offseason.

The team has a few building blocks up front in DT Jurrell Casey, pass rusher Karl Klug, and 2010 first-rounder Derrick Morgan, but Jason Jones, Dave Ball, William Hayes, and Barrett Ruud are all free agents. At $35 million under the cap, the Titans are in "pretty good shape," and Webster believes there's a strong crop of free agents. The running game upgrades will likely come on the interior of the offensive line.
Related: Dave Ball, Jason Jones, William Hayes
Source: John Glennon on Twitter
Tue, Feb 7, 2012 01:46:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans defensive coordinator Jerry Gray is open to the possibility of moving either Derrick Morgan or Jason Jones to right end this season.

Morgan replaced Jones as the team’s starting left end last Sunday and appears to be in line for more work as he becomes more acclimated with the defense. With current starter Dave Ball on a one-year contract, it would be in Tennessee's best interest to try and get both Morgan and Jones on the field as much as possible, as both were heavily invested in as high-round draft picks.
Related: Jason Jones, Dave Ball
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Thu, Nov 3, 2011 06:36:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans RE Derrick Morgan (knee) is targeting Week 2 for his return.

Morgan said he felt "instant relief" after a scope on his left knee last week. Apparently, a dislodged stitch stemming from the ACL repair was causing problems. The Titans do not plan to add defensive help off the street.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Tue, Sep 6, 2011 10:28:00 AM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans DE Derrick Morgan underwent arthroscopic surgery on his left knee.

It's to the same knee that was surgically repaired last season. The hope is that the scope will prevent further issues from popping up. Coach Mike Munchak confirmed that Morgan has no structural damage in the knee. He's out at least a few weeks.
Source: Jim Wyatt on Twitter
Tue, Aug 30, 2011 03:28:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans RE Derrick Morgan has had a setback with his surgically repaired left knee, and is now considered doubtful for Week 1.

Coach Mike Munchak gave no timetable for return, and revealed Monday that last year's first-round pick is visiting Dr. James Andrews. Andrews performed Morgan's ACL reconstruction late last season. Morgan was showing promise prior to the setback with four tackles and a sack in two preseason appearances.
Source: John Glennon on Twitter
Mon, Aug 29, 2011 03:16:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans DE Derrick Morgan (torn ACL) suggested Friday that he's gained clearance for all football related activities.

To be precise, Morgan tweeted that Dr. James Andrews gave him permission to "ball out." Less than 10 months removed from surgery, Morgan is a candidate to start the season slow. He'll compete for snaps at right defensive end in camp.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Fri, Jul 22, 2011 01:44:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

New defensive coordinator Jerry Gray believes his system will be particularly beneficial to DE Derrick Morgan (torn ACL).

Morgan played in the same system at Georgia Tech, and Gray plans to use the second-year pass rusher on both ends of the defensive line and perhaps inside on third downs. "I know he’s got that type of skill and ability," said Gray. Recently cleared to cut, run, and jump, Morgan should be close to 100 percent by training camp.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Fri, Jun 17, 2011 11:24:00 AM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans 2010 first-round pick Derrick Morgan has been medically cleared to cut, run, and jump as he recovers from a torn ACL suffered on October 3.

"I still plan on doing everything the Titans drafted me to do. I’m feeling good," he said. "I’m feeling really good, man." Morgan will be learning a new defensive scheme under Jerry Gray and Tracy Rocker when he gets back to team headquarters. He'll be in the mix for significant snaps right off the bat.
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Tue, Jun 7, 2011 12:22:00 PM
Derrick Morgan - DL - Titans

Titans DE Derrick Morgan (ACL surgery) is taking a break from his rehab to spend time in Uganda and Rwanda as part of the Pros for Africa group of NFL players.

"I am running, jumping, doing everything and getting ready to go," Morgan said. "It (stinks) that I got hurt, but it is good I got hurt early in the season because I have plenty of time to get back and be at 100 percent for next year."
Source: Nashville Tennessean
Wed, Mar 16, 2011 12:23:00 PM

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