jimster Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Morton, Six Others Released http://sports.iwon.com/news/08302005/v8720.html Aug 30, 5:51 PM (ET) Email this Story FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) - The New England Patriots released kick returner Chad Morton, who was on the physically unable to perform list, and six other players Tuesday. Also cut were wide receiver Jason Anderson, placekicker Robbie Gould, offensive guard Ryan Krug, defensive lineman Ifo Pili, cornerback Hank Poteat and defensive lineman Santonio Thomas. Morton was limited to six games last season by ligament damage in his right knee and did not re-sign with the Washington Redskins, where he spent two seasons. The Patriots signed him June 21. He was drafted by New Orleans in the fifth round in 2000 and returned 44 kicks that season before spending the next two years with the New York Jets. In 2003, he had career highs of 48 carries for 216 yards and also returned 44 kickoffs for an average of 23.4 yards and one touchdown in Washington. The Patriots already had kickoff returners Kevin Faulk and Patrick Pass and added Tim Dwight in the offseason. The final cuts to a 53-man roster must be made by Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Vet min. you can come back Chad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 No, he can't...A. Brown is a far superior return man and offensive threat. Maybe the Jets will take him back like Laveranues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDSKNfaithfull Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 No, he can't...A. Brown is a far superior return man and offensive threat.Maybe the Jets will take him back like Laveranues. I'm on the Brown Bandwagons as well but he has not returned one kick for a TD in the NFL yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Morton will get picked up im sure, he still can be a good returner I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntotoro Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Morton was limited to six games last season by ligament damage in his right knee and did not re-sign with the Washington Redskins, where he spent two seasons. We didn't re-sign him? Call me crazy, but we cut him... :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted August 30, 2005 Share Posted August 30, 2005 Too funny. From Peter King's column on June 13th, 2005 -- 3. I think whoever signs Chad Morton is going to get a player who helps that team win two extra games this year. Two! Stop arguing over a few signing-bonus bucks. Morton will be one of the five most electric return men in the game. Or you know, he'll get cut before the season starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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