The New England Patriots' high octane offense suffered a rare hit on Friday when backup tailback Sammy Morris, the team's leading rusher, was placed on injured reserve, ending his season.
Morris, 30, suffered a chest injury in the Oct. 14 victory at Dallas and has been sidelined for the past two games.
Signed as an unrestricted free agent this spring, Morris won the job as the backup to starter Laurence Maroney, essentially replacing Corey Dillon on the depth chart. Dillon, the nominal starter in 2006, requested and was granted his release in the offseason.
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Sammy Morris Out For Season
Sammy Morris Out For Season
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