TB Benjamin Morrison
NFL player. Position: Cornerback. Team: TB.
Quick Facts
- Position: Cornerback
- Team: TB (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
- Draft: 2025 NFL Draft, 2nd round (Notre Dame)
- Notable: Rookie season delayed by injuries
2026 Outlook
Benjamin Morrison was a 2025 second-round draft pick from Notre Dame whose rookie season was hampered by injuries. He didn't make his first two career starts until the final three weeks of the 2025 season when the Buccaneers secondary dealt with injuries to Zyon McCollum and Jamel Dean. Now with Jamel Dean traded to Pittsburgh, Morrison has an opening at one of the outside cornerback spots opposite McCollum. Morrison's goal for training camp should be to demonstrate he's the option opposite McCollum, leveraging the coverage skills that made him a potential first-round prospect before his shoulder concern dropped him. (per Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 20-29)
August 21 depth chart update: Morrison's injury history continued to impact his 2026 outlook as he missed significant portions of training camp due to a hamstring injury. Jacob Parrish won the starting outside cornerback position, and Morrison faces competition from rookie fourth-round pick Keionte Scott for nickel snaps. Morrison remains positive about his recovery, stating "This is the best I've felt in a while" and expressing confidence he will eventually compete for a full-time role. However, he acknowledged he may not start in Week 1: "I may not be there day 1, but eventually I'm gonna get there, and I'm gonna stay when I get there." (per Bucs Injury-Prone Defender Opens Up on Losing Starting Spot)
Role / Depth Chart
Outside cornerback. Starting position won by Jacob Parrish at training camp; Morrison competing for nickel snaps with rookie fourth-round pick Keionte Scott. Secondary depth now: Zyon McCollum (starting), Jacob Parrish (starting), Benjamin Morrison (reserve/potential nickel), Keionte Scott (rookie reserve).
Injury Status
Hamstring injury during August 2026 training camp. Missed majority of camp but returned for limited team drills participation. Buccaneers managing his workload carefully to prevent re-aggravation. Easing him back day-by-day with no set timeline for full clearance. May not be available for Week 1. (per Bucs Injury-Prone Defender Opens Up on Losing Starting Spot)
Recent News
- 2026-08-02 — Projected Bucs starter making slow progress in injury return (Projected Bucs starter making slow progress in injury return)
- 2026-07-08 — Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 20-29 (Training Camp Goals: 2026 Buccaneers, Numbers 20-29)