Yardbarker: Dan Morgan

Heavy Drafting at Other Positions Leaves Panthers Thin at Linebacker

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:51:53 -0500

More photos » by Dave Martin - AP By drafting so many defensive backs such as safety Sherrod Martin (23) in the first four rounds of the John Fox era, the Panthers have left themselves thin at linebacker -- where Jon Beason, here recovering a fumble in New Orleans Nov. 8, is the only starter still healthy. (AP Photo/Dave Martin) Browse more photos » With Nail Diggs injured and questionable to play, it'...

Coal-fired passion fuels Morgan

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:56:01 -0500

Most every Panther fan has an opinion on Dan Morgan. Some remember his accomplishments on the field — like leading the Panthers with 25 tackles in Super Bowl XXXVIII. Some will remember his injuries — like the broken leg he sustained on the choppy sod of then Ericsson Stadium en route to sacking Brett Favre. [...]

Briefs: Saints not yet looking for Morgan replacement

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 18:30:00 -0500

Tuesday's NFL news briefs: Sean Payton said he was caught a little by surprise when veteran linebacker Dan Morgan retired for a second time since signing with the Saints in 2008, but added the team has no immediate plans to seek an additional linebacker.

New Orleans Saints Linebacker Dan Morgan Retires - This Time It’s Final

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:30:37 -0500

For the second time in 13 months linebacker Dan Morgan has retired, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus, who announced the retirement on his twitter page. Rosenhaus says this time around the decision is final and that Morgan would not pursue another comeback to the NFL. “Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to [...]

LB Dan Morgan Again Announces His Retirement

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:11:32 -0500

The on-again, off-again playing of Saints linebacker Dan Morgan now seems to be off again, as agent Drew Rosenhaus wrote on his Twitter page today that Morgan is retiring for good. “Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to retire due (to) continued injuries,” Rosenhaus said. “Dan would like to thank [...]

Dan Morgan Retires ... Again

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:00:00 -0500

by Tom MantzouranisFiled under: Saints, NFL InjuriesPerhaps the Saints should stop looking at damaged goods to fix the weakside linebacker position?In 2006, they brought in Anthony Simmons, a former Pro Bowler, to fix the position. It didn't matter that Simmons missed most of '04 and all of '05 with injury; he was supposedly healthy and low-risk/high-reward. He retired before his first game as a Saint ever came.In '08, they brought in Dan Morgan, a former Pro Bowler, to fix th...

Dan Morgan To Retire

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:45:09 -0500

New Orleans Saints oft-injured linebacker Dan Morgan has decided to retire from the NFL, according to his agent. Drew Rosenhaus, via his Twitter account, announced that Morgan is hanging up his cleats. “Dan Morgan has informed the Saints that he has decided to retire due to continued injuries,” Rosenhaus wrote. “Dan would like to thank the Saints for [...]

LB Dan Morgan Reinstated by the NFL

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 21:39:22 -0500

Linebacker Dan Morgan, who retired last season because of injuries, was reinstated Thursday by the NFL three weeks after expressing interest about making a comeback. Morgan, 30, signed a one-year deal with the Saints last season and is on the Saints

Dan Morgan Says He's Filed His Reinstatement Papers

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:51:43 -0500

Wasn't really convinced that Morgan would last long in the short time he was with the Saints last season. Will he make it past training camp if he comes back?

Morgan Says Heâ€™s Filed His Reinstatement Papers

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:49:00 -0500

Seems that the prospect of linebacker Dan Morgan coming back to the NFL is no joke. Morgan told ESPN.com Monday he has filed his reinstatement papers with the NFL and plans to rejoin the Saints, who still hold his rights. Morgan has said he has talked to the Saints and they seem interested in [...]

LB Morgan Says He’s Coming Back to Team

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:28:15 -0500

From: New Orleans Times-Picayune Linebacker Dan Morgan has informed the Saints he intends to return to the NFL after a one-year retirement, General Manager Mickey Loomis confirmed. The Saints will maintain Morgan

Thankfully, Morgan Retires

Wed, 21 May 2008 08:23:01 -0500

It's always irksome when sports commentators and fans make the declaration that an athlete needs to retire. But in the case of former Carolina Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan, it was different.

Dan Morgan Retires

Mon, 19 May 2008 17:56:59 -0500

Dan Morgan, the Pro Bowl linebacker whose seven-year career has been plagued by injuries, has decided to retire. Morgan played his entire career with the Panthers, but he signed a free-agent contract with the Saints on March 11. The Saints made the official announcement today. "When we signed Dan, he was committed to making a fresh start, and he was making every effort to rehabilitate the leg injury that he suffered last year," said Coach Sean Payton. "But it wasn't r...