The Bengals signed Morgan to the practice squad Wednesday.
Morgan has been topped 100 special-teams snaps in each of his first four seasons in the league, all of which have come in Cincinnati. It wouldn't be a surprise for him to ultimately spend plenty of time on the roster, but he'll have to start his season in a supporting role.
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Stanley Morgan: Cut by Bengals
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The Bengals released Morgan on Tuesday, Geoff Hobson of the team's official website reports.
Morgan has been a core special teams member for the Bengals since joining the league in 2019. However, the team has opted to go in a more youthful direction in that department, and the 26-year-old is a casualty of that decision. It remains to be seen if he will be kept around on the team's practice squad or have to look for a fresh start somewhere else.
Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Finishes 2022 without reception
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Morgan played five snaps on offense and 21 on special teams in Sunday's 27-16 win over the Ravens, accruing no statistics during the contest.
Morgan saw snaps on offense during all 14 of his appearances of the regular season, but never more than 10 on any occasion. He drew just one incomplete target over that stretch to finish without a reception for the season. Morgan will likely continue to see most of his playing time on special teams during Cincinnati's upcoming playoff run.
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Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Ready for Week 9
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Morgan (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into the Bengals' Week 9 matchup with the Panthers.
Morgan will return to the field after missing the last two games while nursing a hamstring issue. The wide receiver could step into a more significant role in his return with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) unavailable.
Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Returns to practice Wednesday
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Morgan (hamstring) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Morgan has missed back-to-back games due to a hamstring injury, but he's trending in the right direction after returning to practice Wednesday. The fourth-year wideout will have two more opportunities to log a full practice before the team needs to make a decision on his availability for Sunday's matchup against Carolina.
Morgan (hamstring) is listed as out for Monday's game at Cleveland.
Morgan will miss a second consecutive game as he recovers from a lingering hamstring injury. His absence will free up even more snaps for Mike Thomas and Trent Taylor with Ja'Marr Chase already having been ruled out.
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Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Remains sidelined Thursday
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Morgan did not practice due to a hamstring injury Thursday, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Morgan popped up as a non-participant during practice last Thursday and Friday before missing his first game of the season in Sunday's win over the Falcons. While the severity of this issue is still unclear, the 26-year-old may be at risk of missing his second contest in a row this Monday against Cleveland. Morgan failed to haul in his lone target while playing 25 offensive snaps so far this season, though he could see increased usage with top wideout Ja'Marr Chase expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a hip injury.
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Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Not playing Sunday
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Morgan (hamstring) is officially inactive for Sunday's contest against Atlanta, Jay Morrison of The Athletic reports.
Morgan came into the weekend listed as doubtful after missing practice both Thursday and Friday, and he's now officially been ruled out. The wideout will attempt to get healthy in time for a Week 8 Monday night matchup in Cleveland.
Morgan (hamstring) is doubtful for Sunday's game against Atlanta, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.
Morgan didn't practice Thursday or Friday due to a hamstring issue, and he'll likely be forced to miss at least one game. The 26-year-old's status shouldn't significantly impact the Bengals' offensive plans.
Bengals' Stanley Morgan: Plays early in preseason finale
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Morgan caught one of two targets for 32 yards in Saturday's 16-7 preseason win over the Rams.
The first pass thrown Morgan's way was an incompletion on the opening drive, but it was a good sign for his standing on the depth chart that he was used early in the game. Morgan then opened the second possession with a 32-yard catch. He's likely to remain on the team in a depth role when the Bengals trim their roster down to 53 players for the regular season.
Morgan signed a two-year contract with the Bengals on Monday, Doug Kyed of Pro Football Focus reports.
Morgan didn't factor much into the team's passing game a season ago, and he likely will serve as receiver depth and a solid special-teams option in 2022. During his first three seasons with Cincinnati, he's tallied five receptions for 29 yards on 14 total targets and has one rushing attempt for three yards. Morgan also finished with 22 yards as a kick returner a season ago.
