Jalen Morton (born July 6, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(USFL). He played college football at Prairie View A&M and went undrafted in the 2020 NFL Draft. He played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the

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(CFL) from 2021 to 2022.

Early years

Morton attended Seguin High School in Arlington, Texas. During his high school years, he passed for 1,041 yards and had 10 passing touchdowns.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

On April 27, 2020, Morton signed with the Green Bay Packers. On August 3, 2020, Packers released Morton.

Indianapolis Colts

On February 1, 2021, Morton signed a reserve/future contract with the Indianapolis Colts. On August 6, 2021, Morton was waived by the Colts.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Morton signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the

(CFL) on September 20, 2021. Following the 2021 season he re-signed on January 24, 2022. Morton got his first playing time at quarterback in Week 13 of the 2022 season after an injury to starting quarterback

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, and backup

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proved ineffective in his debut. Morton completed only two of six pass attempts for 13 yards and an interception as the Tiger-Cats were defeated 28-8 by their rivals the

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, falling to last place in the East division.

Birmingham Stallions

Morton signed with the

of the USFL on December 13, 2022.

References

External links

CFL bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Morton, Jalen Living people 1997 births Green Bay Packers players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players Indianapolis Colts players Prairie View A&M Panthers football players Players of American football from Arlington, Texas Birmingham Stallions (2022) players