5 October 2023
After becoming a household name in Minnesota with the Gophers, quarterback Tanner Morgan has signed with the Vikings as a member of their practice squad. This likely has to do with the fact that backup quarterback Nick Mullens is dealing with a back injury and Morgan lives in close proximity to TCO Performance Center.
Nonetheless, this is the second time the 24-year-old Morgan has gotten a look in the NFL. He signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent in the spring and was released after the preseason. He recently was spotted on the Gophers sideline, working as an offensive analyst under head coach P.J. Fleck.
In his six-year collegiate career, Morgan started 47 of the 51 games played for the Gophers. He set school records for wins (33) and completion percentage (62.2 percent), while also throwing for 9,454 yards and 65 touchdowns. He threw a touchdown pass in 18 consecutive games from Dec. 26, 2018 to Nov. 13, 2020, setting a school record.
To make room for Morgan on the practice squad, the Vikings promoted offensive tackle Hakeem Adeniji to the 53-man roster.
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