Titans defensive end to Africa during shutdown

Titans defensive end Derrick Morgan is not left to the far end of the NFL, the country.

The 2010 recovery in the first round went to Africa on Monday on a mission of charity.

With a smile, Morgan admitted that his timing could not be better than the players now have much free time. The journey of a group of NFL players had been planned for some time, but Morgan was a late addition.


Morgan plans a few days in Uganda and Rwanda as part spend African contingent, which included running back Adrian Peterson of the Vikings, the Cowboys receiver Roy Williams, tight end Vernon Davis 49 to and Cardinals receiver Larry Fitzgerald.

It will help, food, water, clothing and footwear, medical and dental care and financial support for women and children. Doctors, dentists and volunteers in the United States is the player.

The group is also planning time with a team of deaf football in Rwanda and to spend more than 200 hearing aids provide Starkey Hearing Foundation, the nonprofit together with professionals for Africa has done.

Morgan learned of the trip Buccaneers defensive tackle Gerald McCoy, showed interest and was invited to participate. Hes a variety of vaccines against yellow fever and hepatitis, and said hes been taking tablets for malaria.

Although the group spend most of their time working and helping others, which is scheduled for a safari. On his way to the airport, Morgan went to buy a camera.

I have to contribute for ways and philanthropic work and I felt like it would be a good opportunity to do so looking for,  Morgan said. We are all in a position to help find them and give feedback and the opportunity came to me and I used it.


Morgan, who suffered a torn ACL in the fourth game of his rookie season, took a break from his rehabilitation for the week-long trip.

He had explored 10 and 1.5 sacks before being placed on the injured list. He said that his recovery is generally good and his second season in the NFL should be good.


Although Morgan is allowed to make contact with the medical team that conducted the operation is not allowed to contact with instructors, or work at Baptist Sports Park during the lockout.

The same rules apply to all Titans. The training and equipment during the off season, which starts later this month, are also expected.

Meanwhile, Morgan plans to continue with coach Chuck Smith of Atlanta.

I hope things will develop and continue the season. Everyone wants the former Georgia Tech star said. As for me, but I have a lot of time. I am looking forward to this trip, then look again to get ready to go.