The Facts:
Morton was one of only a handful of starters absent from the first day of offseason practice Tuesday. Morton’s absence was different because it was at the request of the team. He was excused from all the spring practices, indicating the Chiefs are serious in their intentions to release Morton in June if he doesn’t accept a restructured contract. President/general manager Carl Peterson and coach Dick Vermeil wouldn’t elaborate on Morton’s situation, but Peterson said, "Ask me about it on the second of June."
Reported by the Kansas City Star
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
The Chiefs have been considering releasing Morton in June for some time, but the latest move marks an abrupt switch of strategy. As of late last week, they were expecting Morton to participate in Tuesday’s practice. They also planned to look at some of their younger receivers before making a decision on the veteran. One of those younger receivers, Samie Parker, took Morton’s place in the starting lineup and had a standout practice.
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