Morris comes from a football family—he is the son of former SMU and Arkansas head coach Chad Morris—and has shown durability across multiple programs, including a notable 3,000-yard, 16-TD season at Virginia. Analysts highlighted the signing as an interesting landing spot, given the Bucs’ current QB depth with Mayfield, Jake Browning, and Connor Bazelak on the roster. Morris’ circuitous route and late NFL draft declaration add a compelling narrative to his potential as a developing backup in Tampa Bay.
Key Takeaways:
– Chandler Morris signs with the Buccaneers as a possible backup to Baker Mayfield.
– He has multiple college stops and posted strong numbers at North Texas in 2024 (3,774 yards, 31 TDs) and Virginia (3,000 yards, 16 TDs in a prior season).
– The Buccaneers did not draft a quarterback this year, maintaining a QB room that includes Mayfield, Browning, and Bazelak.
