He then transferred to Illinois to finish out his college career.
Overall between the two programs he completed 594 of 941 passes for 6516 yards, 43 TDs and 16 interceptions.
Undrafted, he signed with the New York Giants in 2023.
He was waived and assigned to the practice squad, then elevated in October to the active roster.
Led the Giants on a 3 game winning streak during November, beating Washington, New England, and the Packers.
In his rookie year he finished 3-3, and completed 114 of 178 passes for 1,101 yards and 8 TDs.
He also bought time with his legs, rushing 36 times for 195 yards and a TD.
ACCOLADES:
NFC 2024 Offensive Player of the Week 14
NOTES:
Tommy seemed to be the odds on favorite in 2024 to be the Giants starting QB but with the return of Daniel Jones and the addition of Drew Lock, things got complicated. On top of that a hand injury sustained during the season and a concussion, slowed Tommy’s progression.
Tommy is a fan favorite, who not only was undrafted, but is also a local who lives close to the Giants practice facility and is a proud Italian as well.
CARDS: Pro Set 1991, Upper Deck Legends 1997 ACQUIRED: Ebay, 2020. Future Considerations, 2020 FAILURE: TTM 2020, C/o Home
CAREER SNAPSHOT:
Joe Morris played RB for Syracuse from 1978-’81.
As a sophomore he ran for 1372 yards on 238 carries (7 TDs).
Over four years for the Orangemen, he ran for 4299 yards on 813 carries, scoring 25 TDs.
At 5’7″, 190, Morris was a big guy in a little package.
He’d be a second round pick of the Giants in 1982.
Joe saw increasing playing time as his career progressed, rushing for his first 1k season in 1984 (1,336 yards).
He’d also lead the NFL in TDs with 21.
1986 saw him lead the NFL in rushing yards (1,516) and carries (341).
After the strike season he returned to form in 1988, rushing for 1083 yards on 307 carries.
A contract dispute and a foot injury caused Joe to not see the game field for two seasons.
At the time of his departure from the Giants, he held over 20 franchise records.
He’d sign with the Browns, and close out his career there in 1991.
Joe has dabbled in ownership, being a part owner of the New Jersey Red Dogs in 1997.
He’s also active in real estate and insurance.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1985, ’86
Syracuse Orangemen #47 Retired
New York Giants Ring of Honor
NOTES:
I’ve been after Joe Morris since the very beginning of when I got back into TTM collecting. Unfortunately he doesn’t sign very often and when he does, he’s inconsistent. Joe appears in the original Tecmo Bowl for the New York Giants, and I was very comfortable running with him in that game. I also had his Starting Lineup figure as well.
I think Bryan had gotten him a few times and felt so badly for me he sent this one as a consolation. I later picked up his Upper Deck Legends card, and just sat on these for a while hoping I’d get him on something else. His youngest brother (Jamie) played RB for the Washington Redskins.
RUSH
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
1411
5585
4.0
50
65t
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
111
960
8.6
2
26
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