The Ottawa Redblacks signed defensive lineman John Morgan III on Tuesday according to the CFL Transactions page.
John Morgan III is six foot one and weighs 252 pounds. The 24-year-old from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, signed with the San Antonio Brahmas on October 3, 2024. He attended training camp and was released on March 20, 2025.
The New England Patriots signed Morgan III as an undrafted free agent on May 10, 2024. He played one preseason game making one tackle (1 solo) and one sack. The Patriots released him on August 14, 2024.
Collegiately, Morgan played five seasons at Pittsburgh (2018-22) making 73 tackles (45 solos, 28 assists), 23 tackles for loss, 14 sacks, two pass breakups, and three forced fumbles in 53 games for the Panthers. Then, Morgan transferred to Arkansas in 2023 making 15 tackles (8 solos, 7 assists), four tackles for loss, two sacks, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup in 11 games for the Razorbacks.
