News: Titans defensive lineman Derrick Morgan recorded a sack in the Week 14 loss at Indianapolis. Morgan took down quarterback Andrew Luck in the game and finished with three tackles overall.
Analysis: Morgan now has 3 1/2 sacks on the season for Tennessee. That comes with 47 tackles. He doesn't make enough tackles consistently to matter outside the deepest of Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Titans defensive end Derrick Morgan had four tackles in the team's 24-10 loss to the Texans.
Analysis: Morgan now has 44 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks on the season. Questionable for Week 13 with a knee injury, Morgan played seemingly unencumbered against Houston and is a low-end option in most Fantasy formats.
News: Tennessee defensive lineman Derrick Morgan did little in the Week 12 loss at Jacksonville Sunday. Morgan finished the game with only two tackles. He did not record a sack and stands at 2 1/2 sacks on the season.
Analysis: Morgan has 40 tackles on the year and is not a big-time tackler for Fantasy owners. He's put forth low-end statistics and is therefore a low-end option in most Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Titans defensive lineman Derrick Morgan posted yet another unremarkable game in Week 10 against the Dolphins. Morgan finished with three tackles and no other stats recorded except a pass defended in a 37-3 win.
Analysis: In the first two games of the season, Morgan had 14 tackles and a sack. In eight games since, he has totaled just 20 tackles and 1.5 sacks. His production has declined sharply, making him more of a low-end Fantasy option moving forward.
News: Titans defensive lineman Derrick Morgan had four tackles in Sunday's 51-20 loss to the Bears. He also had one pass defended.
Analysis: Morgan is a low-level option in IDP leagues, who has already set a career-high in tackles this year, with 35. He has 2 1/2 sacks, but they've been spaced out enough this season to kill any hope of consistency. He faces the Dolphins in Week 10.
News: Titans defensive linemen Derrick Morgan registered his second sack of the year in Week 6 against the Steelers. Morgan took down quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the second quarter of the 26-23 win, which resulted in a 7-yard loss. He finished with three tackles -- two solo -- and was also credited with a two tackles for loss, two QB hits and a pass defended.
Analysis: Morgan was not much of a factor In Tennessee's loss to the Vikings last week, but did a little bit of everything Thursday night. The 23-year-old now has 26 tackles and two sacks on the year, which puts him well ahead of last year's pace. While he can be a bit inconsistent, Morgan can continue to be viewed as a viable low-end option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 7.
News: Titans defensive lineman Derrick Morgan totaled five solo tackles Week 4 at Houston. Morgan has 22 tackles (15 solo) and one sack in four games.
Analysis: Morgan is finally starting to live up to his first-round potential. He was slowed a bit by injury in his first two seasons, but now that Morgan is healthy, he is playing like an impact defender. Morgan is a rising Fantasy option in IDP formats.
News: Titans defensive linemen Derrick Morgan made his presence felt during Week 2 against the Chargers. Morgan finished with seven tackles -- four solo -- in the 38-10 defeat and also recorded his first sack of the season.
Analysis: Morgan is a nice all-around defender for the Titans but he doesn't excel in any one particular area. Still, as a decent source for tackles and sacks, Fantasy owners can continue to view the 23-year-old a viable low-end option in deeper IDP formats heading into Week 3.
News: Tennessee DL Derrick Morgan notched seven tackles -- all solo stops -- during the Titans' 23-17 victory over Jacksonville in Week 16. Morgan's outing represented a season high as he now has amassed 12 tackles over his past two games.
Analysis: Morgan hasn't produced many highlights since being a first-round draft choice in the 2010 NFL Draft and has just two sacks this season. His tackle total wasn't expected to be much and he has just 29 this season. Consider him a low-end option in deeper Fantasy IDP formats.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan left Week 11 against the Falcons due to an ankle injury. He recorded one tackle before exiting the game.
Analysis: Morgan has recorded 15 tackles with two sacks through nine games this season. This injury does not appear to be serious but due to his lack of production, consider Morgan as more of a low-end Fantasy DL in IDP formats, when healthy.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan recorded his first sack of the 2011 season in Week 2 against the Ravens. He finished with three solo tackles and two quarterback hits. He missed Week 1 with a knee injury.
Analysis: Morgan has managed 2 1/2 sacks in five career games. Unfortunately, he hasn't been on the field enough because of knee problems. But Morgan showed in Week 2 why the Titans have so much hope for the 2010 first-round pick. For now, Morgan is still a low-end a Fantasy DL with upside.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan (knee) is active for Week 2 vs. Baltimore after missing the season opener. He practiced in full all week.
Analysis: Hopefully Morgan can put his knee problems behind him and get back to doing what he does best -- rush the passer. Morgan has a lot of potential, but he is not a recommended Fantasy start until he proves healthy and productive.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan (knee) is listed as probable for Week 2 vs. Baltimore after missing the season opener. He practiced in full all week.
Analysis: Hopefully Morgan can put his knee problems behind him and get back to doing what he does best -- rush the passer. Morgan has a lot of potential, but he is not a recommended Fantasy start until he proves healthy and productive.
News: Titans coach Mike Munchak announced Tuesday that DL Derrick Morgan has his surgically-repaired knee scoped on Monday and will miss the Week 1 opener against the Jaguars.
Analysis: This is just another disappointing development for the 2010 first-round pick, who has yet to showcase his elite pass-rushing skills because of this lingering knee issue that forced him to IR as a rookie last season. IDP owners should probably leave Morgan on waivers until he proves healthy and productive. The Titans DST remains at best a No. 2 option on Draft Day.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan's status for the team's Week 1 opener in Jacksonville is in serious doubt, according to The Tennessean. Morgan continues to deal with discomfort in his surgically-repaired right knee. Morgan traveled to Birmingham, Ala., on Monday to see Dr. James Andrews, who performed the surgery last fall. The first-round pick last year did not practice last week nor play in Saturday’s game against the Bears. He’s already been ruled out of Thursday’s game against the Saints.
Analysis: Indications are there is nothing structurally wrong with the knee, but the Titans and Morgan are looking for answers on how they should handle issues moving forward. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the talented pass-rusher's progress, but he remains merely a Fantasy flier worth a late-round pick in IDP formats until he proves his worth on Sundays. Don't be the person who reaches for Morgan based on potential.
News: While Titans DE Derrick Morgan recorded a sack in Saturday’s preseason opener, the Titans’ 2010 first-round pick played mostly with the second-unit. Morgan is recovering from season-ending knee surgery. “He didn’t play as much as he probably wanted,” coach Mike Munchak said. “We wanted to be very careful as far as how much action he got.”
Analysis: Morgan was cleared to go all out in late July and he has been practicing without much limitation ever since. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on the talented pass-rusher's progress and playing time as camp and the preseason wares on, but he remains a Fantasy flier worth a late-round pick in IDP formats until he proves his worth on Sundays. Don't be the person who reaches for Morgan based on potential.
News:The Tennessean reports Titans DL Derrick Morgan, who had his rookie season in 2010 cut down by a torn ACL, went to see Dr. James Andrews on Friday. He later posted on his Twitter account that he was officially "cleared to ball out."
Analysis: Morgan was pretty much cleared to do run, cut and jump in June, but now he awaits for when the Titans to clear him. As long as he is healthy, then it shouldn't be a problem. The Titans drafted Morgan in the first round of the 2010 draft to be a key cog in their pass-rushing outfit. Morgan is more of a late-round Fantasy pick on Draft Day since he needs to prove he is completely healthy.
News: Titans DE Derrick Morgan has a positive outlook after missing the final 12 games with a torn ACL. "I'm just thankful for the opportunity to play the first couple of games and gauge myself on where I was and give me a little confidence going into next year," he said. "I'm ready to do some big things next year. I'm ready to help the team and do what they drafted me to do."
Analysis: Morgan's recovery will dictate whether or not the Titans will bring back Jason Babin, who had a breakout season in 2010 because of Morgan's injury. Morgan had a sack in his first NFL game and was looking the part of a big-time pass rusher before messing up his knee. Although, he now has a hard road back coming off a serious injury. He is still worth holding onto in long-term Fantasy keeper leagues and will be a potential injury-risk sleeper on Draft Day 2011.
News: DE Derrick Morgan, the Titans' first-round pick in 2010, said he got off crutches about a week ago following surgery to repair a torn ACL. "I'm just trying to stay focused and get back as soon as I can," said Morgan, who remains out for the season of the season.
Analysis: The best-case scenario for the Titans is that Morgan is ready to go full speed by the time training camp opens next season. Hopefully this knee injury doesn't impede Morgan's progress since he was an elite pass rusher in college. Morgan remains just a long-term Fantasy keeper.
News: The Titans have officially placed DL Derrick Morgan on IR, one day after he was ruled out for the season with a knee injury.
Analysis: Morgan played in the first four games this season and had 1 1/2 sacks with five tackles and one pass defended. He was having a nice little rookie season but it is over now. He only ever had low-end Fantasy value in IDP leagues. Now he has none.
News: Jeff Fisher said at his Monday news conference that Tennessee DE Derrick Morgan, the team's first-round pick, suffered a torn ACL Sunday against the Broncos and will miss the rest of the season.
Analysis: Morgan has played in all four games this season and had 1 1/2 sacks with five tackles and one pass defended. He was having a nice little rookie season but it is over now. He only ever had low-end Fantasy value in IDP leagues. Now he has none.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan left Week 4's game against the Broncos with a left knee injury. He did not record a tackle or a sack while he played.
Analysis: There is currently no information as to whether he will be able to play in Week 5 at Dallas. If healthy, he is a viable start only in deeper IDP leagues.
News: Titans DL Derrick Morgan was not very active in Wek 3 against the Giants. He recorded just one tackle and went without a sack for the first time this season.
Analysis: Morgan recorded 1 1/2 sacks in the first two games. He isn't a very active tackler, so he's a a tough sell for IDP leagues outside of deeper formats. He does enough in the sack category to remain a viable play.
News: Titans rookie DL Derrick Morgan (calf) made his Tennessee debut in Saturday's preseason game against the Panthers. Morgan played 15 snaps after having missed all but the final day of training camp because of a strained calf. The 16th pick out of Georgia Tech strung together four straight plays in which he barely missed his first sack, enough in his debut to excite defensive line coach Jim Washburn. "Needless to say, he was quite impressive with his first four considering the fact that this was the first time he had full pads on since last January against Iowa," Fisher said. "I thought his first outing was pretty impressive, if you take into consideration he is rushing against a starting NFL tackle as well."
Analysis: Morgan got out on the field during the Titans' opening defensive series, and coach Jeff Fisher said they saw the strength, power and good hands that convinced the team to draft him. "He had two hits on the quarterback and had an assist and a tackle for loss in the first four plays and was equally as effective in the other 11," Fisher said. If Morgan keeps impressing the coaches, he might have a starting gig in no time. Morgan remains just a late-round Fantasy sleeper in seasonal IDP formats.
News: The Tennessee Titans are breaking training camp with a bit of good news. Their top pick actually practiced with the team for the first time since being drafted. Defensive end Derrick Morgan missed most of the offseason, first with a strained hamstring, then a pulled left calf. The 16th pick overall then pulled that same calf early in his first practice of training camp on Aug. 1. He went out a little early for a few snaps against offensive linemen, then went through a session that was more a walkthrough Thursday. "It felt good just to get some actual real football work in as opposed to just kind of running and conditioning," Morgan said. "It felt real good to be out there with teammates and in the swing of things." Morgan had gone through individual work Wednesday when the Titans practiced against the Arizona Cardinals, then watched with his helmet perched on his head. This isn't what the former Georgia Tech standout wanted for his first NFL season. "It's not the ideal way to start off, but it's a little adversity. I've had adversity all through my life. I took it with a positive attitude, got better from it and learned a lot. It's going to be a quick turnaround. I feel confident I'm going to be able to adjust," he said.
Analysis: The rookie end is being counted on to boost the Titans' pass rush and help a defense that ranked next to last in the NFL in 2009 against the pass. He doesn't have much time to translate what he's been watching into action. "He's going to have to work into it, and he's going to have to do it on the field," coach Jeff Fisher said of Morgan. "It's one thing to pay attention and watch tape and then to do things and go through walkthroughs. It's another to go through full speed. We're just fortunate he's going to have some opportunities for some full speed reps before the season starts." Morgan is merely a late-round Fantasy sleeper in seasonal IDP formats. His greatest Fantasy value comes in rookie-only and long-term keeper formats.
News: Titans DE Derrick Morgan was back at practice Wednesday for the first time since re-injuring a calf injury on July 31, according to the Tennessean. He was limited to individual drills during a joint session with the Arizona Cardinals. "Yeah, I thought I probably would have participated more in practice (Wednesday), but they didn’t want to throw me right in against another team," Morgan said. "They wanted me more in a controlled environment. But it felt good. I didn’t even think about (the calf)." The rookie is itching to make his NFL debut Saturday against the Panthers. "I’m definitely looking to play," he said.
Analysis: Morgan has missed a lot of time since being drafted by the Titans. First he suffered a hamstring injury in May, then injured his calf in June, and aggravated it in training camp. After missing so much time, it's hard to see him winning a starting job; he's most likely to play on passing downs. Consider Morgan a middle- to late-round Fantasy pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Tennessee rookie DL Derrick Morgan (calf) was inactive for the preseason game on Monday night against Arizona. Coach Jeff Fisher had been saying all week that there was a chance the defensive end could play on Monday but that did not end up being the case. He is questionable to return for Saturday at Carolina.
Analysis: Fisher wants to get his draft pick on the field. Since getting drafted, Morgan suffered a hamstring injury in May and then injured his calf. Morgan needs to get on the field before he can think about earning a starting job with the Titans. Consider Morgan a middle- to late-round Fantasy pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Titans rookie DE Derrick Morgan, struggling to overcome a calf injury, has not been ruled out of playing in Monday’s preseason game against Arizona, according to The Tennessean. He has missed nearly all of training camp, but did some positional work during Saturday’s practice and said he is "gettin’ back ahead of schedule." "There’s a chance he could play,’’ head coach Jeff Fisher said. ``It depends on how he does between now and (Monday), but he’s made significant strides this past week."
Analysis: Morgan has missed a lot of time since being drafted by the Titans. First he suffered a hamstring injury in May, then injured his calf in June, and aggravated it in training camp. After missing so much time, it's hard to see him winning a starting job; he's most likely to play on passing downs. Consider Morgan a middle- to late-round Fantasy pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Titans rookie DE Derrick Morgan, who has been limited in training camp due to a calf injury, did not suit up for Saturday's game against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Morgan was expected to compete for a starting job with the Titans this season, but he's missed a lot of practices. While he's got plenty of talent, he has some developing to do and not getting reps can't be helping his cause. Consider Morgan a middle- to late-round Fantasy pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Titans rookie DE Derrick Morgan, the team’s first-round pick, continues to sit out practice with a calf injury. However, head coach Jeff Fisher said Wednesday Morgan is “making really good progress.”
Analysis: Morgan was expected to compete for a starting job with the Titans this season, but has really missed a lot of practices. While he's got plenty of talent, he has some developing to do and not getting reps can't be helping his cause. Consider Morgan a middle- to late-round Fantasy pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Titans DE Derrick Morgan, the team's first-round pick, still is day to day with a calf injury. "It's hard to tell (when Morgan will participate fully)," coach Jeff Fisher said on Monday. "He's not gonna be back the next couple of days." Morgan has been an injured mess since getting drafted and Titans coaches have got to be feeling a little annoyed they haven't been able to see him at full speed on the field yet.
Analysis: Morgan dazzled in college for Georgia Tech, where he was the ACC Defensive Player of the Year last season. Morgan says injuries are new to him and the Titans still don't seem too concerned about having him in the regular season. The Titans drafted Morgan to boost a defense that ranked 26th in the NFL in sacks per pass play in 2009 with 31 and next to last in yards passing allowed (258.7). If this injury continues to linger, it might limit his ability to get off the line quickly. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on his progress. Morgan's Fantasy value lies more in long-term keeper formats than seasonal IDP leagues on Draft Day.
News: The Tennessee Titans drafted defensive end Derrick Morgan with the 16th pick overall thinking he could help revive their pass rush. They're still waiting to see just what he can do on the field. Morgan signed his contract around midnight Saturday and got on the field Sunday for the Titans' second practice of training camp. He didn't last long before being sidelined -- again -- by the same tight left calf that bothered him during the offseason even though the Titans didn't put him through a conditioning test. Coach Jeff Fisher said they thought about starting Morgan on the physically unable to perform list. "Derrick has had an ongoing calf issue he had it before he left at the end of OTAs," Fisher said of the organized team activities. "We just backed him down. He's not 100 percent. He felt it a little bit so we just backed him down. He will eventually get back on the field at full speed. When that is, I don't know. We backed him down so that we wouldn't risk further injury."
Analysis: First, Morgan strained his hamstring running sprints in May, then had his left calf tighten up in June. To watch him in action, coaches can check back to what he did at Georgia Tech where he had 12 1/2 sacks as a junior and was the Atlantic Coast Conference's defensive player of the year. "It's really frustrating, because I've never had to deal with injuries my whole career, games or practices or anything," Morgan said. "This is kind of something new I've had to deal with. The biggest thing with me is just trying to stay positive and work hard at getting back and understanding the whole playbook." The Titans drafted Morgan to boost a defense that ranked 26th in the NFL in sacks per pass play in 2009 with 31 and next to last in yards passing allowed (258.7).The Titans are counting heavily on the rookie defensive end to make an impact in 2010. It might just be a minor setback, but if this calf injury lingers, then he might limit his ability to get off the line quickly. Fantasy owners should keep tabs on his progress. Morgan's Fantasy value lies more in long-term keeper formats than seasonal IDP leagues on Draft Day.
News: The Titans have agreed to a five-year contract with first-round pick Derrick Morgan. A defensive end out of Georgia Tech, Morgan was the 16th overall pick in this year's draft. He had 12 1/2 sacks as a junior last season when he was first-team All-American and the Atlantic Coast Conference's defensive player of the year.
Analysis: Morgan should get a chance to win a starting job with the Titans this season, as he'll vie for the spot opened up by Kyle Vanden Bosch's departure. He's got talent, but will need time to develop. Consider him a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: Titans first-round pick DE Derrick Morgan continues to be held out of workouts with a calf strain. "We could choose to get him out there and do the drills and subject him to the potential of a setback, but we decided to wait," coach Jeff Fisher said Tuesday. "I'd much rather have him 100 percent in July."
Analysis: This has been a rough offseason for Morgan, who was arrested last week for allegedly speeding and driving with a suspended license. Keep an eye on what happens with Morgan in his recovery from the calf injury, but he has minimal Fantasy value in the majority of IDP leagues. He should only be drafted in rookie-only leagues this year.
News: Titans DE Derrick Morgan was arrested in Georgia Wednesday night for speeding and driving with a suspended license, The Tennessean reports. He was on his way back to Nashville to participate in the team's upcoming minicamp.
Analysis: Morgan hasn't started strong with Tennessee, though injuries have played a dominant role -- he's been sidelined with hamstring and calf issues. If he can get healthy and get his head on straight he could be an impact player with the Titans. He is worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: The Titans are going to have to wait just a little bit longer to see how rookie defensive end Derrick Morgan does with the whole team. The 16th pick overall tweaked a hamstring running sprints Monday, and the Titans chose to let him rest up rather than risk further injury practicing with the team. "He is just a little tight," coach Jeff Fisher said of Morgan. "It is a precautionary thing. We are just going to watch him. A significant injury right now could result in a huge setback, so we are just going to watch him."
Analysis: The Titans are hoping for Morgan to generate a pass rush for them this season, so anything they can do now to keep him as close to 100 percent for the season is worth doing. Obviously, because of that there will be pressure on Morgan to play right away. We like that for Morgan, who has the chance to be a low-end Fantasy option in IDP leagues simply because he's a DL pass rusher, which isn't a plentiful quantity in football these days. He is worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues, a middle- to late-round pick in dynasty/keeper leagues and an early-round choice in rookie-only drafts.
News: The first round of the NFL draft couldn't have turned out any better for the Tennessee Titans if coach Jeff Fisher had scripted it himself. The Titans were looking for help at DE Thursday night and took Georgia Tech's Derrick Morgan, thought to be the top prospect at the position before he fell to Tennessee at No. 16. "This was a good day," Fisher said. "It turned out very well." Morgan's availability came as somewhat of a surprise. His work ethic, steadiness and ability to both rush the passer and stop the run made him the most complete player available at the position. The 6-foot-3, 266-pound Morgan led the ACC with 12.5 sacks last season and had 19.5 in the last two years for the Yellowjackets, finishing his career with 29.5 tackles for loss.
Analysis: Pass-rushing help was the obvious target for a Titans defense that put little pressure on the quarterback last season. With the departure of free agent defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth to Washington, Tennessee's pass rush was anemic. The Titans' 32 sacks were 12 less than 2008 and tied for the second lowest in the last 10 years. The Titans have allowed several key defenders to leave in the offseason. DE Kyle Vanden Bosch signed with Detroit after the season, Jevon Kearse managed a single sack last year before becoming a free agent and LB Keith Bulluck and CB Nick Harper remain available to sign with any team. Tennessee did pick up some defensive help in free agency, signing LB Will Witherspoon, DE Jason Babin and CB Tye Hill. But there will be pressure on Morgan to play right away. We like that for Morgan, who has the chance to be a low-end Fantasy option in IDP leagues. He is worth a late-round pick in seasonal leagues and a mid-round selection in rookie-only and keeper formats.
