#24 Morris Claiborne
 Pos: Defensive Back
NFL Team: DAL
Injury: OK
 Experience: Rookie
College: LSU
Height: 71
Weight: 185
Born: 2/7/1990
 Year  Tm  Gm  Tackles  Assists  Sacks  Pass Def  Fum Rec  Ints  TDs 
2012DAL150

Summary

The Cowboys really underachieved defensively last season but still ranked 14th overall. The pass defense and pass rush were the biggest issues. The Cowboys ranked 23 against the pass and had 42 sacks, which is a decent total but more was expected from this highly touted unit. Dallas revamped the secondary for this season, though, drafting Morris Claiborne and signing Brandon Carr. Both should start and be an upgrade for the secondary. Dallas also hopes to get DeMarcus Ware playing at a high level once again. Ware is one of the more talented defensive players in the league but was a little quiet at times last season. If he gets going and the pass defense just becomes average, the Cowboys' defense will be scary. The special teams are just alright with Dez Bryant handling punts returns and Dwayne Harris likely serving as the kick returner. Bryant has big-play ability but tends to be erratic in this role.
FANTASY OUTLOOK
This is a fantasy defense with top-five potential. They are worth grabbing as a starter in hopes of a bit of a turnaround. The talent is there for big things from this unit. They have a lot of sack potential and interceptions should be up with Claiborne around.

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Notes

Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (migraine) participated in practice Wednesday, June 12, after sitting out practice Tuesday, June 11, because of a migraine.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (migraines) did not participate in practice Tuesday, June 11 because of migraines. There is a chance Claiborne could practice Wednesday, June 12.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne has bulked up from 185 pounds to 193 pounds during the offseason. He said Tuesday, May 21, that he is getting used to the added weight, but is happy it's there. 'Anytime you're out there playing corner you have to be ready, you have to be ready to tackle when the opportunity presents itself, so with me putting on a couple of pounds and getting more physical and being in the weight room I think is going to help out a lot,' Clairborne said.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne said the team's new defensive scheme under defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin isn't a true Cover 2 in the secondary. 'It's not quite what everybody thinks it is - a true Cover 2. We mix in a lot of different things and we play a lot of man-to-man as well, so it's not what everybody thinks it is (where) we're just going to be sitting back playing Cover 2 the whole game. So I think it's going to fit in with the personnel that we have with the team and the guys we have on the team. I think it's going to work out.'
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Brandon Carr said he believes CB Morris Claiborne can improve his play next season with a full offseason program. 'It's a full offseason for him to get better in the classroom and on the field,' Carr said. 'His confidence was already soaring as the season was coming to an end, so he needs to continue to bring that each week.'
Source: KFFL.com
Steve Colston, agent for Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne, said Claiborne will not need to undergo surgery on any of the injuries he suffered this season. Claiborne sprained his knee and ankle during the season as well as other minor injuries.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (concussion) and S Charlie Peprah (foot) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 21, and are probable for Week 16. LB DeMarcus Ware (elbow) was limited in practice and is probable.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (concussion) is on the practice field Wednesday, Dec. 19, and appears he will be limited during the session.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (concussion) said he has passed his concussion tests and expects to play Week 16. He did not play in the team's Week 15 game because of his concussion.
Source: KFFL.com
Dallas Cowboys CB Morris Claiborne (concussion) is taking part in practice Thursday, Dec. 13.
Source: KFFL.com

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