Sammy Morris is a former American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for over a decade. Morris began his football career at Texas Tech University, where he played for four years and set several school records. He was then drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL Draft.
Morris spent his first four seasons in the NFL with the Bills, primarily as a backup running back and special teams player. In 2004, he signed with the Miami Dolphins as a free agent and became their starting running back. Morris had a breakout season in 2005, rushing for over 1,000 yards and scoring nine touchdowns. He continued to be a productive player for the Dolphins over the next few seasons, but injuries limited his playing time.
In 2007, Morris signed with the New England Patriots, where he became a key contributor on offense and special teams. He played in all 16 games that season, rushing for 385 yards and scoring four touchdowns. Morris also played a crucial role in the Patriots' undefeated regular season, contributing on special teams and as a backup running back.
Morris continued to play for the Patriots over the next few seasons, serving as a backup to star running back Laurence Maroney. He was known for his versatility and ability to contribute on special teams, as well as his toughness and work ethic. Morris played in his final NFL season in 2011, splitting time between the Dallas Cowboys and the New England Patriots.
Throughout his career, Morris was known for his hard-nosed running style and his ability to contribute in a variety of ways on the field. He finished his NFL career with over 4,700 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns, as well as over 1,000 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns. Morris was also a respected leader in the locker room and a fan favorite wherever he played.
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