“I’ve always appreciated just the opportunity, just having a foot in the door,” the 32-year-old Morris said. Morris, who has played for Washington, Dallas, San Francisco and Arizona, said he would not have signed if he felt he could not compete, adding he doesn't just want a check. He continues to say the fourth-year running back is making progress. Judge has refused to set a date for Barkley's return. Again, like anyone else, he has an opportunity to come in here and compete for a spot on this team.” “He’s always smiling and good, great energy out there. “It’s just refreshing seeing his face,” Judge said. Morris brings more to the room than playing ability. Gallman signed as a free agent with San Francisco. He joins a backfield that includes Corey Clement, Davontae Booker, Eli Penny and rookie Gary Brightwell. Judge said adding Morris allows the team to practice the way it wants with Barkley not participating at this point. And that’s something that I practice, and I preach.” “You got to be ready before the opportunity comes,” the kinesiology major said. He also caught three passes for 19 yards and scored twice, once running and the other receiving. The product of an emerging Florida Atlantic program, Morris had 55 carries as a backup for Wayne Gallman. He was activated to the game roster three times, the last in mid-November, and never left after that. He spent a month on the practice squad getting ready. The call wasn't for a spot on the roster. The Giants called in late September after Barkley was placed on injured reserve with a torn right ACL. ![]() So he worked out at his home in Pensacola, Florida, and waited. He had a career-low one carry in 2019 and wasn't invited to a training camp in 2020. That's what happened last year to the well-traveled veteran. “I've been waiting for someone to let me get my foot back in the door,” Morris said Monday after watching practice. The 10-year veteran played nine games for coach Joe Judge last season and finished second on the team in rushing with 238 yards. The Giants on Monday announced the re-signing of Alfred Morris. (AP) - The New York Giants have added depth to the running game in case star Saquon Barkley isn't ready for the start of the regular season coming off a major knee injury.
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