The Montreal Alouettes released quarterback James Morgan on Saturday.
James Morgan is six foot four and weighs 229 pounds. The 29-year-old from Green Bay, Wisconsin, re-signed with the Alouettes on May 18, 2026. In 2026, Morgan completed 4 of 12 passes (33%) for 40 yards, one interception, and two carries for three yards.
The New York Jets drafted Morgan in the fourth round (125th pick) of the 2020 NFL Draft. In 2021, Morgan completed 19 of 35 passes (54.3%) for 208 yards, two touchdowns, one interception, and six carries for -13 yards in three preseason games. The Jets released him on August 31, 2021. He also spent time with the Carolina Panthers, Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis Colts, and Arizona Cardinals.
The Pittsburgh Maulers signed Morgan on January 14, 2023. In 2023, Morgan completed 23 of 48 passes (47.9%) for 210 yards, three interceptions, and five carries for seven yards in three games.
The Montreal Alouettes signed Morgan on January 16, 2024. In 2024, he completed 15 of 23 passes (65.2%) for 146 yards, one interception, six carries for four yards, and one touchdown in two preseason games.
In 2024, he dressed for three games but did not record any stats. The Alouettes released him on September 10, 2024. Morgan re-signed with the Alouettes on October 8, 2024. He dressed for an additional game but did not see any action. The Alouettes released him on November 10, 2024. Montreal re-signed him on November 22, 2024.
Morgan re-signed with the Montreal Alouettes on December 11, 2024. In 2025, he completed 55 of 93 passes (59.1%) for 547 yards, two touchdowns, four interceptions, and six carries for 17 yards in 10 games. The Alouettes released him on February 27, 2026.
Collegiately, Morgan played three seasons at Bowling Green (2015-17), completing 279 of 538 passes (52%) for 3,342 yards, 25 touchdowns, 22 interceptions, and 71 carries for -109 yards in 21 games for the Falcons.
Then, he transferred to Florida International University (2018-19), completing 420 of 683 passes (61%) for 5,287 yards, 40 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 59 carries for -59 yards, and three touchdowns in 25 games for the Panthers. He was named an All-C-USA Honorable Mention in 2019.
The Alouettes also released quarterback Arnaud Desjardins, wide receivers Dalton Stroman, Terique Owens, Tsion Nunnelly, and Deemer Blankumsee, offensive linemen Jakai Moore, Brandon Sneh, and R.J. Perry, defensive linemen Damonte Smith, Bryce Ganious, and Malick Sylla, linebackers Desmond Igbinosun and Trey Jones III, defensive backs Cyrus McGarrell, Thakarius Keyes, Cale Sanders Jr, and Faion Hicks, and long snapper Lucus Spencer.
The Alouettes also placed wide receiver Nathan Udoh, defensive back Harrison Daley, and punter Michael Horvat on the retired list as they are returning to school.
