Morgan Fox (American football)
.jpg) Fox with the Los Angeles Rams in 2020 | |||||||||
| No. 56 – Los Angeles Chargers | |||||||||
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 12, 1994 Fountain, Colorado | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Fountain-Fort Carson (Fountain, Colorado) | ||||||||
| College: | CSU Pueblo | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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| Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2022 | |||||||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||||||
Morgan Duane Fox (born September 12, 1994) is an American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado State University Pueblo. He signed with the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent in 2016.
Early years
Fox attended and played for Fountain-Fort Carson High School in Fountain, Colorado. He also attended Potomac high school in Dumfries, Virginia
College career
Fox played college football for Colorado State University Pueblo, where he was named a finalist for the Cliff Harris Small College Defensive Player of the Year, honored as the runner-up for the Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. He finished first in the nation in sacks per game with 1.42, while the 128 sack yards was first nationally. In 12 games, he totaled 17.0 sacks to rank second in Division II and his 15 solo sacks was second. He finished his senior season with 52 tackles (32 solo), forced and recovered a fumble and added one pass break-up.
Fox has the CSU Pueblo record for sacks in a season (17) and career (36). 164 career tackles (82 solo), 49.5 tackles for loss (-276 yards) and -250 yards from sacks, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles, and 11 break-ups.
Professional career
Los Angeles Rams
After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Fox signed with the Los Angeles Rams on May 4, 2016 as an undrafted free agent.[1] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Rams as part of final roster cuts.[2] The next day, he was signed to the Rams' practice squad.[3] He was promoted to the active roster on October 8, 2016.[4] He was released on October 11, 2016 and was re-signed to the practice squad.[5] He was promoted again by the Rams on December 15, 2016.[6]
On September 10, 2017, in the season opener against the Indianapolis Colts, Fox recorded a safety for the Rams when he took down Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett in the end zone.[7]
On May 24, 2018, Fox tore his ACL during organized team activities, effectively ending his 2018 season.[8] He was placed on injured reserve on August 31, 2018.[9] Without Fox, the Rams reached Super Bowl LIII where they lost 13-3 to the New England Patriots.
On May 15, 2020, Fox re-signed with the Rams.[10]
Carolina Panthers
On March 18, 2021, Fox signed a two-year contract with the Carolina Panthers.[11] He played in 17 games with nine starts, recording a career-high 34 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
On March 14, 2022, Fox was released by the Panthers.[12]
Los Angeles Chargers
On May 18, 2022, Fox signed with the Los Angeles Chargers.[13]
Personal life
Fox owns a French bulldog, Winston, that was named Reserve Best in Show (second place) at the 2022 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. Winston won the non-sporting group, beating out 321 other dogs.[14][15]
References
- ^ Simmons, Myles (May 4, 2016). "Rams sign 19 undrafted free agents". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2017. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
- ^ "Rams Make 53-Man Roster Decisions". TheRams.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on August 31, 2017.
- ^ "Rams Practice Squad Announced". TheRams.com. September 4, 2016. Archived from the original on December 30, 2017.
- ^ Bain, Nate (October 8, 2016). "Rams Cut DB Sensabaugh, Sign DE Fox from Practice Squad". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on October 10, 2016. Retrieved October 9, 2016.
- ^ Bain, Nate (October 11, 2016). "Rams Claim DB Dwayne Gratz". TheRams.com. Archived from the original on October 12, 2016. Retrieved October 12, 2016.
- ^ McAtee, Joe (December 15, 2016). "LA Rams Place DE Robert Quinn, RB Benny Cunningham On IR; Promote OL David Arkin, DL Morgan Fox From PS". TurfShowTimes.com.
- ^ "Indianapolis Colts at Los Angeles Rams - September 10th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 14, 2017.
- ^ Hagemann, Andie (May 24, 2018). "Rams DE Morgan Fox suffers torn ACL in practice". NFL.com.
- ^ "Rams Make Initial Roster Cuts". TheRams.com. August 31, 2018.
- ^ "Rams re-sign Morgan Fox, release Tanzel Smart". TheRams.com. May 15, 2020.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (March 18, 2021). "Panthers bolster defense on first official day of free agency". Panthers.com.
- ^ Gantt, Darin (March 14, 2022). "Panthers release A.J. Bouye, Morgan Fox". Panthers.com.
- ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Defensive Lineman Morgan Fox". Chargers.com. May 18, 2022.
- ^ "Chargers D-lineman Morgan Fox has an adorable Westminster Best in Show contender". For The Win. June 22, 2022. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
- ^ "Morgan Fox's French Bulldog Wins Reserve Best in Show". www.chargers.com. Retrieved July 10, 2022.
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