Vikings sign ex-Steelers QB

On Thursday, the Minnesota Vikings announced that former Steelers quarterback Tanner Morgan will join their practice squad

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Minnesota undrafted free agent Morgan participated in all three preseason games, most notably in the opener against Tampa Bay, where he had 21 reps.

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The preseason saw him go 6 of 12 for 32 yards, no touchdowns, one interception, and two sacks.

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Run four times for -3 yards and fumbled twice, although neither was lost.

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Morgan was behind Kenny Pickett, Mitch Trubisky, and Mason Rudolph in the Steelers' quarterback pecking order from the first day of OTAs

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seemed to challenge the veterans.Morgan, a 6-foot-2, 200-pound quarterback, played six seasons for Minnesota. Morgan started eight of nine games in 2022. He completed 107-of-160 passes for a career-high 67%.

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Morgan completed 107 passes for 1,382 yards, nine touchdowns, and five interceptions.Morgan had his best season in 2019 when

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