Morris Claiborne
{{Short description|American football player (born 1990)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2023}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Morris Claiborne
| image = Morris Claiborne 2019.JPG
| image_size =
| caption = Claiborne with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2019
| current_team =
| number = 24, 21, 20
| position = Cornerback
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|2|7|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 192
| high_school = Fair Park
(Shreveport, Louisiana)
| college = LSU (2009–2011)
| draftyear = 2012
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 6
| pastteams =
- Dallas Cowboys ({{NFL Year|2012}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2017}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| highlights =
- Super Bowl champion (LIV)
- Jim Thorpe Award (2011)
- SEC Defensive Player of the Year (2011)
- Unanimous All-American (2011)
- First-team All-SEC (2011)
- Second-team All-SEC (2010)
| statlabel1 = Total tackles
| statvalue1 = 265
| statlabel2 = Pass deflections
| statvalue2 = 49
| statlabel3 = Interceptions
| statvalue3 = 7
| statlabel4 = Forced fumbles
| statvalue4 = 1
| statlabel5 = Fumble recoveries
| statvalue5 = 4
| statlabel6 = Defensive touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 1
| pfr = ClaiMo00
}}
Morris Lee Claiborne (born February 7, 1990) is an American former professional football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for eight seasons. He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU), where he won the Jim Thorpe Award as the best defensive back in the country and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys sixth overall in the 2012 NFL draft.
Early life
Claiborne was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Morris Claiborne, Michael Brockers go in first round |url=https://www.wafb.com/story/17816446/lsu-football-makes-history-with-top-defensive-back-in-consecutive-nfl-drafts-morris-claiborne-michael-brockers-go-in-first-round |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120603050503/http://www.wafb.com/story/17816446/lsu-football-makes-history-with-top-defensive-back-in-consecutive-nfl-drafts-morris-claiborne-michael-brockers-go-in-first-round |archive-date=June 3, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=WAFB |language=en}} He attended Fair Park High School in Shreveport, where he played for the Fair Park Indians high school football team.{{Cite web |last=Pittman |first=Richard |date=April 28, 2009 |title=Fair Park's Morris Claiborne was the outstanding track man, recording a 10.3 in the 100-meter dash,... |url=https://www.andthevalleyshook.com/2009/4/28/858196/fair-parks-morris-claiborne-was |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=And The Valley Shook|publisher=SB Nation |language=en}} He was a three-star recruit according to Rivals.com.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne, 2009 Athlete, Louisiana State |url=https://rivals.com/content/athletes/morris-claiborne-14562?view=pv |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}} He played quarterback, wide receiver, and defensive back. As a senior, he had over 2,000 all purpose yards and 30 touchdowns as a quarterback.{{citation needed|date=May 2023}}
Claiborne was also on the school's track & field team, where he competed as a sprinter. He won the 100 meters at the 2009 Louisiana Outdoor State Championships, with a career-best time of 10.76 seconds,{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne Marks |url=http://www.all-athletics.com/node/337074 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160315095954/http://www.all-athletics.com/node/337074 |archive-date=March 15, 2016 |access-date=February 19, 2016}} and also ran the fourth leg on the 4 × 100 metres relay squad, helping them earn a first-place finish at 42.06 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Track & Field, Cross Country Results, Statistics |url=https://www.athletic.net/TrackAndField/meet/85036/results |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Athletic.net |language=en}} He also placed second in the 200 meters at the 2009 Region 1-4A Championships, with a personal-best time of 22.21 seconds.{{Cite web |title=Region I-4A Championships 2009 – Results (Raw) |url=https://la.milesplit.com/meets/51335-region-i-4a-championships-2009/results/90807/raw |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Louisiana Milesplit |language=en}}
College career
File:Morris Claiborne 2011.jpg]]
Claiborne attended Louisiana State University, where he played for coach Les Miles's LSU Tigers football team from 2009 to 2011.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/morris-claiborne-1.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014195620/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/morris-claiborne-1.html |archive-date=October 14, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=LSU Fighting Tigers College Football History, Stats, Records |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/index.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114045610/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/louisiana-state/index.html |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} After spending his freshman season as a backup in 2009, he started 12 games in 2010 and recorded 37 tackles and a team-leading five interceptions as a sophomore in 2010, and was named a second-team All-Southeastern Conference (SEC) selection.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/morris-claiborne-1/gamelog/2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723021733/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/morris-claiborne-1/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2010 |title=2010 All-SEC team sports 12 Alabama players, 8 from LSU, 4 from Auburn |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2010/12/2010_all-sec_team_sports_12_al.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230504115706/https://www.al.com/sports/2010/12/2010_all-sec_team_sports_12_al.html |archive-date=May 4, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=AL.com |language=en}} Following his junior season in 2011, Claiborne won the Jim Thorpe Award, given to the year's best defensive back, earned first-team All-SEC honors, and was recognized as a unanimous first-team All-American.{{Cite web |title=Jim Thorpe Award Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/thorpe.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812173940/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/thorpe.html |archive-date=August 12, 2016 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Consensus All-America Teams (2010–2019) |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2010-2019.html#2011 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220414044356/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/all-america-2010-2019.html#2011 |archive-date=April 14, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He was named SEC Defensive Player of the Year.{{Cite web |title=SEC Defensive Player of the Year Winners |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/sec-dpoy.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119200925/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/awards/sec-dpoy.html |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
Professional career
=Pre-draft=
Claiborne was not perceived as a first-round draft pick prior to his junior season.{{Cite web |last=Prisco |first=Pete |date=May 1, 2011 |title=Flash forward: Top 32 picks for the 2012 NFL Draft |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110928011232/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/15014424/flash-forward-top-32-picks-for-the-2012-nfl-draft |archive-date=September 28, 2011 |access-date=March 26, 2012 |website=CBSSports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=May 3, 2011 |title=Stanford's Luck headlines early look at top 2012 draft prospects |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110507015348/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/football/nfl/05/03/2012.prospects/ |archive-date=May 7, 2011 |access-date=March 26, 2012 |website=Sports Illustrated}}{{Cite web |last=Reuter |first=Chad |date=May 4, 2011 |title=2012 mock draft: First look with Luck and Heels |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15029593/mock-draft-first-look-with-luck-and-heels |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120522225342/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/story/15029593/mock-draft-first-look-with-luck-and-heels |archive-date=May 22, 2012 |access-date=March 26, 2012 |website=CBSSports.com}} By midseason, however, he had drawn the attention of NFL scouts and analysts, having erased concerns his sophomore production resulted from playing opposite of Patrick Peterson.{{Cite web |last=Pauline |first=Tony |date=October 24, 2011 |title=Midseason Top 50 draft board |url=https://www.si.com/more-sports/2011/10/24/top-50 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022213236/https://www.si.com/more-sports/2011/10/24/top-50 |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=SI.com}}{{Cite web |last=Schrager |first=Peter |date=November 15, 2011 |title=Midseason 2012 NFL Mock Draft |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Peter-Schrager-Midseason-NFL-Mock-Draft-111411 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415080814/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Peter-Schrager-Midseason-NFL-Mock-Draft-111411 |archive-date=April 15, 2012 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=FoxSports.com}} Towards the end of his junior season, Claiborne had established himself as one of the best cornerback prospects for the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Schrager |first=Peter |date=January 10, 2012 |title=Post-regular season mock draft |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-mock-draft-robert-griffin-kendall-wright-cleveland-browns-baylor-bears-010211 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140626083730/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/nfl-mock-draft-robert-griffin-kendall-wright-cleveland-browns-baylor-bears-010211 |archive-date=June 26, 2014 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=FoxSports.com}}{{Cite web |last=Nawrocki |first=Nolan |date=January 24, 2012 |title=Mock draft 1.0 |url=http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/24/mock-draft-10-2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324135137/http://www.profootballweekly.com/2012/01/24/mock-draft-10-2 |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |website=Pro Football Weekly}}{{Cite web |last=Novak |first=Thad |date=January 27, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Mock Draft: Morris Claiborne Headlines Loaded CB Class |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/966171-2012-nfl-mock-draft-morris-claiborne-headlines-loaded-cb-class |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} On January 12, 2012, Claiborne announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |last=Birkhead |first=Brandon |date=January 12, 2012 |title=2012 NFL Draft: Morris Claiborne Declares, Should The Rams Consider Him? |url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2012/1/12/2702702/2012-nfl-draft-morris-claiborne-lsu |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220816073933/https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2012/1/12/2702702/2012-nfl-draft-morris-claiborne-lsu |archive-date=August 16, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Turf Show Times |language=en}} Scouts for the Dallas Cowboys had Claiborne as the highest-graded cornerback in the draft since Deion Sanders. Claiborne scored a 4 out of 50 on the Wonderlic Test, which is an aptitude test given to NFL prospects to test basic intelligence.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |author-link=Mike Florio |date=2012-04-03 |title=Claiborne gives birth to a four on the Wonderlic |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/claiborne-gives-birth-to-a-four-on-the-wonderlic |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230209083022/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/03/claiborne-gives-birth-to-a-four-on-the-wonderlic/ |archive-date=February 9, 2023 |access-date=2025-01-30 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}} After being drafted, Claiborne admitted he "blew the test off" (the Wonderlic test) after seeing that it had "nothing on the test that came with football".{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Clairborne admits he blew off Wonderlic |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clairborne-admits-blew-off-wonderlic-151011778--nfl.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501145330/http://sports.yahoo.com/news/clairborne-admits-blew-off-wonderlic-151011778--nfl.html |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=June 11, 2012 |website=The Sports Xchange |publisher=Yahoo! Sports}} Claiborne withheld surgery to repair a wrist injury until after he performed at the NFL Combine and LSU's pro day. He sustained a ligamentous injury to his wrist on November 5, 2011, but elected to play through it for the remainder of the season.
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{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 11+1/8
| weight = 188
| dash = 4.43
| ten split = 1.56
| twenty split = 2.58
| shuttle = 4.12
| cone drill = 7.01
| vertical = 35
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 10
| bench =
| wonderlic = 4
| arm span = 33+1/4
| hand span = 8+1/2
| note = 40 time and vertical from LSU Pro Day{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne Ratings |url=http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91059&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304210817/http://www.nfldraftscout.com/ratings/dsprofile.php?pyid=91059&draftyear=2012&genpos=CB |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=February 19, 2016}}
}}
=Dallas Cowboys=
==2012==
The Dallas Cowboys selected Claiborne in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2012 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} The Dallas Cowboys traded their first (14th overall) and second round picks (45th overall) in the 2012 NFL Draft to the St. Louis Rams and received their first round pick (6th overall) which they used to draft Claiborne. Claiborne was the first defensive back drafted in 2012 and was the Cowboys' highest draft pick since they drafted Terence Newman fifth overall in 2003.{{Cite web |date=April 26, 2012 |title=Cowboys trade with Rams, nab Morris Claiborne in NFL draft |url=http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d828a2a9f/article/cowboys-trade-with-rams-nab-morris-claiborne-in-nfl-draft |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116094841/http://www.nfl.com/draft/story/09000d5d828a2a9f/article/cowboys-trade-with-rams-nab-morris-claiborne-in-nfl-draft |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=NFL.com}}
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During the pre-draft process, the Dallas Cowboys did not have a pre-draft visit with Claiborne as they "didn't think it was realistic" he would be available at 14th overall.{{Cite web |last=Watkins, Calvin |date=April 27, 2012 |title=How the Morris Claiborne trade went down |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4692165/how-the-claiborne-trade-went-down |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115030810/http://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4692165/how-the-claiborne-trade-went-down |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} The Dallas Cowboys' owner Jerry Jones stated Claiborne would be the only player the Cowboys would be willing to trade up for in the first round.{{Cite web |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Cowboys move up 8 spots to get LSU CB Claiborne |url=https://www.lubbockonline.com/story/sports/high-school/2012/04/27/cowboys-move-8-spots-get-lsu-cb-claiborne/15161057007/ |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Lubbock Avalanche-Journal |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Hawkins |first=Stephen |date=April 26, 2012 |title=Morris Claiborne To Cowboys With 6th Pick After Trade During 2012 NFL Draft |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/morris-claiborne-cowboys-trade-up-2012-nfl-draft_n_1457664.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501125310/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/26/morris-claiborne-cowboys-trade-up-2012-nfl-draft_n_1457664.html |archive-date=May 1, 2012 |access-date=June 11, 2012 |website=Huffington Post}}{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Jean-Jacques |date=April 26, 2012 |title=Taylor: Cowboys deserve credit for bold move |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/7859794/2012-nfl-draft-dallas-cowboys-make-bold-move-trading-lsu-morris-claiborne |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
On July 23, 2012, the Cowboys signed Claiborne to a fully guaranteed four-year, $16.4 million contract that includes a signing bonus of $10.3 million.{{Cite web |last=Bennett |first=John |date=July 24, 2012 |title=Former LSU CB Morris Claiborne signs 4-year deal with Dallas Cowboys |url=https://www.fox8live.com/story/19093381/former-lsu-cb-morris-claiborne-signs-4-year-deal-with-dallas-cowboys |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130202061639/http://www.fox8live.com/story/19093381/former-lsu-cb-morris-claiborne-signs-4-year-deal-with-dallas-cowboys |archive-date=February 2, 2013 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=FOX8Live.com |language=en}}
Claiborne was not able to physically participate at rookie minicamp and organized team activities as he recovered from surgery on his wrist.{{Cite web |last=Bell |first=Stephania |date=April 27, 2012 |title=Morris Claiborne wrist injury not a worry |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4692270/morris-claiborne-wrist-injury-not-a-worry |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904192254/https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas-cowboys/post/_/id/4692270/morris-claiborne-wrist-injury-not-a-worry |archive-date=September 4, 2021 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} During training camp, Claiborne competed to be a starting cornerback against Mike Jenkins.{{Cite web |last=Saxman |first=Coty |date=June 7, 2012 |title=Opposing Views: Will The Cowboys Second Corner Be Mike Jenkins Or Morris Claiborne? |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/6/7/3063792/opposing-views-mike-jenkins-or-morris-claiborne |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128025418/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2012/6/7/3063792/opposing-views-mike-jenkins-or-morris-claiborne |archive-date=November 28, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}} Head coach Jason Garrett named Claiborne and Brandon Carr the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season. They began the season starting alongside free safety Gerald Sensabaugh, strong safety Barry Church, and nickelback Orlando Scandrick.{{Cite web |last=Griffin, Jeric |date=September 1, 2012 |title=Dallas Cowboys 2012 Official 53-Man Roster, Depth Chart Finalized |url=http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2012/09/01/dallas-cowboys-2012-official-53-man-roster-depth-chart-finalized/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614051646/http://www.rantsports.com/nfl/2012/09/01/dallas-cowboys-2012-official-53-man-roster-depth-chart-finalized/ |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=RantSports.com}}
He made his professional regular season debut and first career start in the Dallas Cowboys' season-opener at the New York Giants and recorded four solo tackles during their 24–17 victory.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at New York Giants – September 5th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209050nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171226021601/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209050nyg.htm |archive-date=December 26, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 21, 2012, Claiborne recorded two combined tackles, deflected two passes, and made his first career interception as the Cowboys defeated the Carolina Panthers 19–14 in Week 7.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers – October 21st, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210210car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405154410/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210210car.htm |archive-date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Claiborne intercepted a pass by Panthers' quarterback Cam Newton, that was originally intended for wide receiver Louis Murphy, during the second quarter.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Carolina Panthers – October 21st, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210210car.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160405154410/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210210car.htm |archive-date=April 5, 2016 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference}} On December 9, 2012, Claiborne sustained laceration to his face during the third quarter of the Cowboys' 20–19 victory at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14.{{Cite web |last=Porath, Brendan |date=December 9, 2012 |title=Morris Claiborne injury: Cowboys CB leaves game after hit to face |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/9/3747590/morris-claiborne-injury-dallas-cowboys |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904192247/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2012/12/9/3747590/morris-claiborne-injury-dallas-cowboys |archive-date=September 4, 2021 |access-date=November 1, 2018 |website=sbnation.com}} The following week, he was inactive and missed the Cowboys' 27–24 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 15. In Week 16, he collected a season-high ten combined tackles (nine solo) and deflected two passes during a 34–31 loss to the New Orleans Saints. He finished his rookie season in 2012 with 55 combined tackles (43 solo), eight pass deflections, and one interception in 15 games and 15 starts.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202813/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2013==
On January 8, 2013, the Dallas Cowboys announced their decision to fire defensive coordinator Rob Ryan after they finished 19th in the league in points allowed and 24th in yards allowed in 2012.{{Cite web |last=Manfred, Tony |date=January 9, 2018 |title=Cowboys Defensive Coordinator Rob Ryan Goes Off After Getting Fired: 'I'll Be Out Of Work For Like Five Minutes' |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/cowboys-fire-rob-ryan-2013-1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115030752/https://www.businessinsider.com/cowboys-fire-rob-ryan-2013-1 |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=BusinessInsider.com}} On January 11, 2013, the Dallas Cowboys hired USC assistant head coach Monte Kiffin to be their new defensive coordinator.{{Cite web |last=Drummond |first=K. D. |date=January 11, 2013 |title=Cowboys Hire Kiffin; Dungy Talks Dallas & Tampa 2 |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013/1/11/3867278/dallas-cowboys-hire-monte-kiffin-what-it-takes-to-run-tampa-2-tony-dungy |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220928193907/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2013/1/11/3867278/dallas-cowboys-hire-monte-kiffin-what-it-takes-to-run-tampa-2-tony-dungy |archive-date=September 28, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}} Kiffin installed a base 4-3 defense with an emphasis on the Tampa 2 defensive scheme. Claiborne gained eight pounds during the off-season as the Tampa 2 defense placed an emphasis on press coverages.{{Cite web |date=May 21, 2013 |title=With Cowboys' new scheme, Morris Claiborne bulks up for physical role |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboysheadlines/2013/05/21/with-cowboys-new-scheme-morris-claiborne-bulks-up-for-physical-role |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115071211/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboysheadlines/2013/05/21/with-cowboys-new-scheme-morris-claiborne-bulks-up-for-physical-role |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News}} Claiborne entered training camp slated as a starting cornerback, but sustained numerous injuries that delayed his progress. On July 25, 2013, it was reported that Claiborne had dislocated his pinkie during a one-on-one drill.{{Cite web |last=Watkins, Calvin |date=July 25, 2013 |title=Injury report: Morris Claiborne hurts pinkie |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4710720/injury-report-morris-claiborne-hurts-his-pinkie |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=ESPN.com}} During training camp, Claiborne jammed his knee and was the sidelined for the rest of camp and the entire preseason.{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2013 |title=Ex-LSU star Morris Claiborne still out with a knee injury |url=https://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/08/ex-lsu_star_morris_claiborne_s.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181115112835/https://www.nola.com/lsu/index.ssf/2013/08/ex-lsu_star_morris_claiborne_s.html |archive-date=November 15, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=Nola.com}}
He started in the Dallas Cowboys' season-opener against the New York Giants and recorded three solo tackles before exiting in the third quarter of their 36–31 victory.{{Cite web |title=New York Giants at Dallas Cowboys – September 8th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005175900/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309080dal.htm |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Claiborne injured his left shoulder while attempting to tackle Giants' tight end Brandon Myers.{{Cite web |last=Kate |first=Mike |date=September 8, 2013 |title=Morris Claiborne injury: Dallas cornerback questionable to return to Cowboys-Giants game |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2013/9/8/4709454/morris-claiborne-injury-dallas-cowboys-vs-new-york-giants |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103052313/https://www.sbnation.com/2013/9/8/4709454/morris-claiborne-injury-dallas-cowboys-vs-new-york-giants |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=SBNation.com}} In Week 4, he collected a season-high seven combined tackles (six solo) during a 30–21 loss at the San Diego Chargers.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at San Diego Chargers – September 29th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308041343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201309290sdg.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On October 1, 2013, it was reported that the Cowboys had chosen to demote Claiborne to being the third cornerback after he struggled and was replaced by Orlando Scandrick.{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Bill |date=October 1, 2013 |title=Cowboys bench former first-round pick Morris Claiborne |url=https://www.si.com/si-wire/2013/10/01/cowboys-bench-morris-claiborne |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006180428/http://www.si.com/si-wire/2013/10/01/cowboys-bench-morris-claiborne |archive-date=October 6, 2014 |access-date=September 29, 2014 |website=SI.com}} Claiborne sustained a hamstring injury that sidelined him for two games (Weeks 9–10).{{Cite web |last=Crisp |first=Scott |date=October 28, 2013 |title=Church, Claiborne Dealing with Hamstring Issues |url=https://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Church-Claiborne-Dealing-with-Hamstring-Issues-229576611.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103053816/https://www.nbcdfw.com/blogs/blue-star/Church-Claiborne-Dealing-with-Hamstring-Issues-229576611.html |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=NBC – DFW}} In Week 12, Claiborne returned, but further aggravated his hamstring injury during the Cowboys' 24–21 win at the New York Giants.{{Cite web |last=Kaye |first=Mike E. |date=November 24, 2013 |title=Morris Claiborne goes down with hamstring injury |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/24/5141502/morris-claiborne-injury-cowboys-cb-suffers-setback-with-hamstring |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190418201503/https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2013/11/24/5141502/morris-claiborne-injury-cowboys-cb-suffers-setback-with-hamstring |archive-date=April 18, 2019 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=SBNation.com |language=en}} Claiborne missed four consecutive games (Weeks 13–16) and explained his rehabilitation was delayed due to the death of his father and birth of his daughter.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=November 27, 2013 |title=Morris Claiborne, Dwayne Harris and Denarius Moore will all sit out on Thursday |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/27/morris-claiborne-dwayne-harris-and-denarius-moore-will-all-sit-out-on-thursday/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815191859/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/27/morris-claiborne-dwayne-harris-and-denarius-moore-will-all-sit-out-on-thursday/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} He finished the season with 26 combined tackles (24 solo), five pass deflections, and one interception in ten games and seven starts.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2013/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202803/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2014==
On January 28, 2014, the Dallas Cowboys announced their decision to promote defensive line coach Rod Marinelli to defensive coordinator. Former defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin was named assistant head coach.{{Cite web |last=Patra, Kevin |date=January 28, 2014 |title=Rod Marinelli new Cowboys DC; Kiffin remains on staff |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/rod-marinelli-new-cowboys-dc-kiffin-remains-on-staff-0ap2000000319405 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103091850/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000319405/article/rod-marinelli-new-cowboys-dc-kiffin-remains-on-staff |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} Claiborne competed against Orlando Scandrick to be a starting cornerback during training camp.{{Cite web |last=Welp |first=Nicholas |date=June 22, 2014 |title=Orlando Scandrick VS Morris Claiborne: The Best Of The Bunch |url=http://cowboysnation.com/2014/06/orlando-scandrick-vs-morris-claiborne-best-bunch.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103091856/http://cowboysnation.com/2014/06/orlando-scandrick-vs-morris-claiborne-best-bunch.html |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=Cowboys Nation}} Claiborne missed most of the preseason due to knee tendinitis and an AC joint separation.{{Cite web |last=Alper |first=Josh |date=August 14, 2014 |title=Morris Claiborne out a few days with shoulder injury |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/14/morris-claiborne-out-a-few-days-with-shoulder-injury/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815192236/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/08/14/morris-claiborne-out-a-few-days-with-shoulder-injury/ |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk |language=en-US}} Head coach Jason Garrett named Claiborne and Brandon Carr the starting cornerback tandem to begin the regular season after Orlando Scandrick was suspended for the first two games.{{Cite web |date=September 5, 2014 |title=Cowboys Release 1st Official Depth Chart of 2014 |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/5/6106157/2014-dallas-cowboys-depth-chart-for-week-1-vs-san-francisco-49ers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230409222245/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2014/9/5/6106157/2014-dallas-cowboys-depth-chart-for-week-1-vs-san-francisco-49ers |archive-date=April 9, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}} On September 21, 2014, Claiborne recorded a season-high three solo tackles, deflected a pass, and made an interception during a 34–31 victory at the St. Louis Rams in Week 3.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Rams – September 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180215084117/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210ram.htm |archive-date=February 15, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
He returned to a reserve role after the third game, even though he made the interception that clinched the win. When told of his demotion from the coaches on September 23, he walked out of the Cowboys' practice facility but returned later that night.{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Jean-Jacques |date=September 24, 2014 |title=Sources: Claiborne hears lineup news, bolts |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11578003/morris-claiborne-dallas-cowboys-hears-lineup-news-bolts |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210904192252/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/11578003/morris-claiborne-dallas-cowboys-hears-lineup-news-bolts |archive-date=September 4, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} On September 28, 2014, Claiborne tore a patellar tendon in his left knee during a 38–17 victory against the New Orleans Saints. On September 30, 2014, the Dallas Cowboys officially placed Claiborne on injured reserve for the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Archer |first=Todd |date=September 29, 2014 |title=Morris Claiborne out for season |url=https://www.espn.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/11613174/dallas-cowboys-lose-morris-claiborne-season-torn-patellar-tendon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141001004023/http://espn.go.com/dallas/nfl/story/_/id/11613174/dallas-cowboys-lose-morris-claiborne-season-torn-patellar-tendon |archive-date=October 1, 2014 |access-date=September 29, 2014 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Wright |first=Robert J. |date=September 30, 2014 |title=Shreveport's Morris Claiborne Out for the Year – Goes On Cowboys Injured Reserve |url=http://710keel.com/shreveports-morris-claiborne-out-for-the-year-goes-on-cowboys-injured-reserve/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103052234/http://710keel.com/shreveports-morris-claiborne-out-for-the-year-goes-on-cowboys-injured-reserve/ |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=710keel.com}} He finished the 2014 NFL season with seven combined tackles (five solo), two pass deflections, and one interception in four games and three starts.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202800/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2015==
Claiborne rehabbed his potential career-threatening injury and progressed better than expected, regaining his previous form and being able to avoid missing time in training camp. Throughout training camp, Claiborne competed to be a starting cornerback against Brandon Carr, Orlando Scandrick, and Byron Jones.{{Cite web |last=Kahn |first=Jeffrey |date=July 23, 2015 |title=Stephen Jones: Morris Claiborne has a shot at a 'big year' |url=https://247sports.com/nfl/dallas-cowboys/article/stephen-jones-morris-claiborne-has-a-shot-at-a-big-year-38347372/ |access-date=November 2, 2018 |website=247sports.com}} Head coach Jason Garrett named Claiborne and Brandon Carr the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season after Orlando Scandrick tore his ACL and MCL during the preseason.{{Cite web |date=September 8, 2015 |title=Cowboys Release 1st Official Depth Chart of 2015 |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/9/8/9280497/2015-dallas-cowboys-official-depth-chart-for-week-1-vs-new-york-giants |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410054513/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2015/9/8/9280497/2015-dallas-cowboys-official-depth-chart-for-week-1-vs-new-york-giants |archive-date=April 10, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}}
In Week 3, he collected a season-high five solo tackles and broke up a pass during a 39–28 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |title=Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys – September 27th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814023306/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201509270dal.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Claiborne was inactive for two games (Weeks 11–12) due to a hamstring and ankle injury.{{Cite web |last=Nogle |first=Kevin |date=November 20, 2015 |title=Dallas at Miami final injury report for Week 11 |url=https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-injuries/2015/11/20/9771996/cowboys-at-dolphins-injury-report-james-claiborne-ruled-out-mcfadden |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221202055714/https://www.thephinsider.com/miami-dolphins-injuries/2015/11/20/9771996/cowboys-at-dolphins-injury-report-james-claiborne-ruled-out-mcfadden |archive-date=December 2, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=The Phinsider |language=en}} He re-injured his hamstring and was sidelined for the last three games (Weeks 15–17) of the regular season.{{Cite web |last=George |first=Brandon |date=December 15, 2015 |title=Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne has another injures hamstring |url=https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2015/12/14/dallas-cowboys-cb-morris-claiborne-another-injured-hamstring |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181103092053/https://sportsday.dallasnews.com/dallas-cowboys/cowboys/2015/12/14/dallas-cowboys-cb-morris-claiborne-another-injured-hamstring |archive-date=November 3, 2018 |access-date=November 2, 2018 |newspaper=The Dallas Morning News}} Claiborne finished the 2015 NFL season with 37 combined tackles (30 solo) and seven pass deflections in 11 games and 11 starts.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202819/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2016==
On March 11, 2016, the Cowboys re-signed Claiborne to a one-year contract worth $3 million, that could reach a maximum of $3.75 million with incentives.{{Cite web |date=March 11, 2016 |title=Cowboys re-sign Morris Claiborne to one-year deal |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/11/cowboys-morris-claiborne-signs-one-year-deal-contract-free-agency |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216073749/https://www.si.com/nfl/2016/03/11/cowboys-morris-claiborne-signs-one-year-deal-contract-free-agency |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |access-date=December 15, 2018 |website=SI.com |language=en}} In training camp, while Orlando Scandrick was out recovering from a knee injury, he earned the starting left cornerback position. During the season, he showed the potential that was expected from him since the 2012 NFL draft and had his best season with the Cowboys. In the week 4 win against the San Francisco 49ers, he played a key role in the fourth quarter with an interception and tackling wide receiver Torrey Smith short of a first down on a crucial 4th-and-6 play, getting the ball back so the Cowboys could run out the clock.{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at San Francisco 49ers – October 2nd, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192620/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610020sfo.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the next game, he limited All-Pro A. J. Green to four receptions for 50 yards (including a pass breakup of a sure touchdown), contributing to a 28–14 win against the Cincinnati Bengals.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Dallas Cowboys – October 9th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090dal.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192547/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201610090dal.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
Against the Green Bay Packers, Claiborne had to leave in the third quarter because of a concussion.{{Cite web |last=Barrera |first=Zeke |date=October 17, 2016 |title=Ambulance Chasing: Claiborne suffers concussion, 2 others dinged in win |url=https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2016/10/17/dallas-cowboys-postgame-injury-report-claiborne-suffers-concusion-barry-church-demarcus-lawrence/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230206222419/https://cowboyswire.usatoday.com/2016/10/17/dallas-cowboys-postgame-injury-report-claiborne-suffers-concusion-barry-church-demarcus-lawrence/ |archive-date=February 6, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Cowboys Wire |language=en-US}} Unfortunately in the next game after a bye, he severely injured his groin during the Cowboys' overtime win against the Philadelphia Eagles in week 8.{{Cite web |last=Machota |first=Jon |date=November 21, 2016 |title=Morris Claiborne 'tore a piece of bone off' his pelvis vs. Eagles, sidelined at least two or three more weeks |url=https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2016/11/21/morris-claiborne-tore-a-piece-of-bone-off-his-pelvis-vs-eagles-sidelined-at-least-two-or-three-more-weeks/ |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=The Dallas Morning News |language=en}} There was a fear that the injury could require season-ending surgery,{{Cite web |last=Halprin |first=Dave |date=October 31, 2016 |title=Sources: Claiborne Could Face Surgery For Sports Hernia Injury |url=https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/10/31/13478552/sources-dallas-cowboys-morris-claiborne-injury-could-face-surgery-for-sports-hernia |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128064218/https://www.bloggingtheboys.com/2016/10/31/13478552/sources-dallas-cowboys-morris-claiborne-injury-could-face-surgery-for-sports-hernia |archive-date=January 28, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Blogging The Boys |language=en}} but the team decided to let it to heal on its own and not place Claiborne on the injured reserve list. After a nine-game absence, he returned for the Divisional Round playoff game against the Green Bay Packers, but he injured his ribs in the first half and had to leave the game with 10 minutes left in the third quarter.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202805/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Draper |first=Alan |date=January 16, 2017 |title=Morris Claiborne suffers rib injury vs. Packers |url=https://thesportsdaily.com/2017/01/15/morris-claiborne-suffers-rib-injury-vs-packers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031635/https://thesportsdaily.com/2017/01/15/morris-claiborne-suffers-rib-injury-vs-packers/ |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |access-date=December 15, 2018 |website=The Sports Daily |language=en}}
=New York Jets=
==2017==
On March 18, 2017, Claiborne signed a one-year contract with the New York Jets, who were looking to replace veteran Darrelle Revis at cornerback.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=March 18, 2017 |title=CB Morris Claiborne Signs with Jets |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/CB-Morris-Claiborne-Signs-with-Jets/d727a9c2-2847-41cb-a0b5-b9c173c80a0b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170904182535/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-9/CB-Morris-Claiborne-Signs-with-Jets/d727a9c2-2847-41cb-a0b5-b9c173c80a0b |archive-date=September 4, 2017 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 18, 2017 |title=Jets sign Morris Claiborne as Revis replacement |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/jets-sign-morris-claiborne-as-revis-replacement-0ap3000000793526 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216032126/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000793526/article/jets-expected-to-sign-claiborne-as-revis-replacement |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} Claiborne started 15 games in 2017, the most since his rookie year, recording 43 tackles, eight passes defensed and one interception.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129092729/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=December 15, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
==2018==
On March 15, 2018, Claiborne signed a one-year contract extension with the Jets.{{Cite web |last=Neumann |first=Sam |date=March 16, 2018 |title=Jets re-sign CB Morris Claiborne to a one-year deal |url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/15/jets-re-sign-cb-morris-claiborne-to-a-one-year-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230131104506/https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2018/03/15/jets-re-sign-cb-morris-claiborne-to-a-one-year-deal/ |archive-date=January 31, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Jets Wire |language=en-US}} In Week 6, against the Indianapolis Colts, Claiborne recorded a 17-yard interception return for a touchdown against Andrew Luck in the 42–34 victory.{{Cite web |last=Aber |first=Spencer |date=October 14, 2018 |title=WATCH: Jets CB Morris Claiborne gets 1st Pick 6 of his career vs. Colts QB Andrew Luck |url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/14/watch-morris-claiborne-gets-first-pick-six-of-his-career-jets-colts/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216032107/https://jetswire.usatoday.com/2018/10/14/watch-morris-claiborne-gets-first-pick-six-of-his-career-jets-colts/ |archive-date=December 16, 2018 |access-date=December 15, 2018 |website=Jets Wire |language=en}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 29, 2018, with an ankle injury.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |last2=Greenberg |first2=Ethan |date=December 29, 2018 |title=Jets Place CB Morris Claiborne, WR Quincy Enunwa and LB Kevin Pierre-Louis on Injured Reserve |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-cb-morris-claiborne-wr-quincy-enunwa-and-lb-kevin-pierre-louis-on-inj |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206143107/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-cb-morris-claiborne-wr-quincy-enunwa-and-lb-kevin-pierre-louis-on-inj |archive-date=December 6, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He started 15 games on the season, recording career-highs with 57 tackles, 14 passes defensed, and two interceptions.{{Cite web |title=Morris Claiborne 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215202815/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/ClaiMo00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=December 15, 2021 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His 14 pass deflections finished first on the team and his 57 tackles finished fourth on the team.{{Cite web |title=2018 New York Jets Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230503182255/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nyj/2018.htm |archive-date=May 3, 2023 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
= Kansas City Chiefs =
On August 8, 2019, Claiborne was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs to a one-year contract worth $1.5 million, with another $1.5 million in potential incentives. He was suspended for the first four games of the season for a violation of the league's substance abuse policy.{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=August 8, 2019 |title=Chiefs signing CB Morris Claiborne to 1-year contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-signing-cb-morris-claiborne-to-1-year-contract-0ap3000001039711 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200102022845/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001039711/article/chiefs-signing-cb-morris-claiborne-to-1year-contract |archive-date=January 2, 2020 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=NFL.com}} He was reinstated from suspension on September 30, and the Chiefs received a roster exemption for him. He was activated on October 3. On February 2, 2020, the Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV, giving Claiborne his first Super Bowl ring despite being inactive for the game.{{Cite web |last=Shook |first=Nick |date=February 2, 2020 |title=Chiefs rally once again to defeat 49ers, win SB LIV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-rally-once-again-to-defeat-49ers-win-sb-liv-0ap3000001100762 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929004105/https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-rally-once-again-to-defeat-49ers-win-sb-liv-0ap3000001100762 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}} He wasn't re-signed after the season.
NFL career statistics
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! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Tackles ! colspan="6"| Interceptions ! colspan="4"| Fumbles | ||||||||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | Int | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | |
| 2012 | DAL
| 15 || 15 || 55 || 43 || 12 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 8 || 1 || 2 || 50 || 1 | |||||||||||||||
| 2013 | DAL
| 10 || 9 || 26 || 24 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2014 | DAL
| 4 || 3 || 7 || 5 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || −8 || −8.0 || −8 || 0 || 2 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2015 | DAL
| 11 || 11 || 37 || 30 || 7 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2016 | DAL
| 7 || 7 || 26 || 24 || 2 || 0.0 || 1 || 27 || 27.0 || 27 || 0 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2017 | NYJ
| 15 || 15 || 43 || 34 || 9 || 0.0 || 1 || 28 || 28.0 || 28 || 0 || 8 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2018 | NYJ
| 15 || 15 || 57 || 44 || 13 || 0.0 || 2 || 17 || 8.5 || 17T || 1 || 14 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| 2019 | KC
| 8 || 1 || 14 || 9 || 5 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [http://www.nfl.com/player/morrisclaiborne/2533059/careerstats Career] | 85 | 74 | 265 | 213 | 52 | 0.0 | 7 | 64 | 9.1 | 28 | 1 | 49 | 1 | 4 | 50 | 1 |
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