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Maurice Morris	#20 \| Running Back \| Detroit Lions

Height: 5-11 Weight: 202 Born: Dec 1, 1979, Chester, SC

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Statistics
Year	Team	G	RuAtt	RuYds	RuAvg	RuTDs	100YG	Rec	RecYds	RecAvg	RecTDs	100YG
2002	SEA	6	32	153	4.8	0	0	3	25	8.3	0	0
2003	SEA	13	38	239	6.3	0	0	4	32	8.0	1	0
2004	SEA	13	30	126	4.2	0	0	9	53	5.8	0	0
2005	SEA	11	71	288	4.0	1	1	5	48	9.6	0	0
2006	SEA	16	161	604	3.8	0	2	11	46	4.2	0	0
2007	SEA	13	140	628	4.5	4	0	23	213	9.3	1	0
2008	SEA	13	132	574	4.3	0	2	19	136	7.2	2	0

2008 Game Log
Week	Opp	RuAtt	RuYds	RuAvg	RuTDs	Rec	RecYds	RecAvg	RecTDs
1	@BUF	6	31	5.2	0	0	0	0.0	0
6	GB	4	16	4.0	0	2	13	6.5	0
7	@TB	6	56	9.3	0	2	12	6.0	0
8	@SF	11	16	1.5	0	0	0	0.0	0
9	PHI	8	43	5.4	0	0	0	0.0	0
10	@MIA	1	11	11.0	0	1	6	6.0	0
11	ARZ	3	2	0.7	0	3	27	9.0	1
12	WAS	14	103	7.4	0	3	10	3.3	1
13	@DAL	6	10	1.7	0	3	23	7.7	0
14	NE	14	39	2.8	0	2	19	9.5	0
15	@STL	15	86	5.7	0	0	0	0.0	0
16	NYJ	29	116	4.0	0	0	0	0.0	0
17	@ARZ	15	45	3.0	0	3	26	8.7	0
17	@GB

Player Notes

May 22, 2009
MLive.com reports that Lions coach Jim Schwartz has been pleased with the play of Maurice Morris throughout OTAs. He views him as a versatile player who can work in the passing game and even return kick.

Our View:Morris won't exactly be splitting carries with the talented Kevin Smith, but he will give the second year back the occasional breather, particularly on third downs. Morris has next to no fantasy value unless you want to handcuff Smith.

February 27, 2009
Maurice Morris has agreed to a three-year deal with the Lions worth $7MM, according to NFL.com.

Our View:Morris should serve as the primary backup behind rising star Kevin Smith, meaning his fantasy value will be limited, barring injuries.

January 24, 2009
Pro Football Weekly reports that running back Maurice Morris has probably played his final game with the Seahawks.

Our View:Seattle seems set to go with a combination of Julius Jones and T.J. Duckett, unless free agency or, more likely, the draft, changes things. The team apparently does not believe Morris owns the necessarily durability.

December 28, 2008
Maurice Morris had 15 carries for 45 yards and three receptions for 26 yards in Week 17.

Our View:Morris had more than 700 yards from scrimmage for the season, but it remains to be seen whether he will be a No. 1 back going into next season.

December 21, 2008
Maurice Morris saw 29 carries for 119 yards against the Jets in Week 16.

Our View:He did a fine job as the team's workforce in snowy conditions, while Julius Jones didn't even receive a carry.