The Montreal Alouettes released quarterback James Morgan from the practice squad on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
James Morgan is six foot four and weighs 229 pounds. The 26-year-old from Green Bay, Wisconsin, signed with the Montreal Alouettes on January 16, 2024. He played two preseason games completing 15 of 23 passes (65.2%) for 146 yards, one interception, six carries for four yards, and one touchdown, and earned a spot on the practice squad. In 2024, he dressed for three games but did not record any stats.
Morgan was drafted by the New York Jets in the fourth round (125th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. Morgan also spent time with the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, and Arizona Cardinals.
The Pittsburgh Maulers signed Morgan as a free agent on January 14, 2023. In 2023, Morgan completed 23 of 48 passes (47.9%) for 210 yards, three interceptions, and five carries for seven yards in three games.
Collegiately, Morgan played three seasons at Bowling Green (2015-17) completing 279 of 538 passes (52%) for 3,342 yards, 25 touchdowns, 22 interceptions, and 71 carries for -109 yards in 21 games for the Falcons.
Then, he transferred to Florida International University (2018-19) completing 420 of 683 passes (61%) for 5,287 yards, 40 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 59 carries for -59 yards, and three touchdowns in 25 games for the Panthers. He was named an All-C-USA Honorable Mention in 2019.
