Soul Receiver Morgan Placed on Other League Exempt List
Published on July 8, 2011 under Arena Football League (AFL)
Philadelphia Soul News Release
PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2011) - The Philadelphia Soul announce that they have placed wide receiver Donovan Morgan (6-3, 225, Pearl River C.C.) on the Other League Exempt list for the remainder of the 2011 season. Morgan caught 115 receptions for a League-leading 1,847 yards and 36 touchdowns in 15 games during a record-setting season as a member of the Soul.
"I have truly been blessed to play in the great city of Philadelphia," said Morgan. "I cherish the opportunity that the entire Soul organization has given me. This city has embraced me and there is no better place to play in the League. I look forward to coming back here next season to bring the title back to the great fans of Philadelphia."
Morgan now ranks in the top-three of several Soul franchise receiving records due to his continual stellar performance throughout the season. His 1,847 receiving yards surpassed the previous Soul season high of 1,719 yards, set by Chris Jackson in the 2008 season. Morgan's 115 receptions and 36 touchdowns rank No. 2 all-time behind Jackson's 140 receptions and 49 touchdowns from 2008.
Morgan had his best game statistically in his debut for the Soul, catching 14 receptions for 189 yards and five touchdowns, while also adding a rushing touchdown, in a 58-52 overtime victory in Week 1 at Pittsburgh. With his performance, he is tied in Soul history for the most receptions in a game, most touchdowns in a game, and ranks No. 2 in receiving yards in a game.
The Offensive Player of the Year candidate received Offensive Player of the Game honors four times this season, while catching five or more receptions in 14 games. Morgan surpassed 100 receiving yards in 12 games while catching multiple touchdowns in 11 games. His ability to make big plays downfield resulted in 19 touchdowns of 20 or more yards and 13 touchdowns of 30 or more yards.
With Morgan being placed on the Other League Exempt list, he plans to play for the Virginia Destroyers of the United Football League.
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