Alfred Morris Cowboys Career Overview
Alfred Morris was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL Draft with the 173rd overall pick out of Florida Atlantic University. He became the primary running back for the Cowboys from 2012 to 2015, carrying the ball 1,044 times for 4,313 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns over that four-year span. His production peaked in 2013 when he recorded 1,613 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns, earning Pro Bowl consideration and establishing himself as one of the most efficient power runners of his class. Morris signed a five-year contract extension with the Cowboys in September 2014 that included $18.5 million in guaranteed money and a maximum value of $28.5 million, according to team and league filings.
The Cowboys released Morris in March 2016 after he missed significant time with a foot injury and the team shifted its offensive strategy under new coaching staff. He finished his Cowboys tenure with 4,313 rushing yards, averaging 4.1 yards per carry, and added 204 receptions for 1,540 receiving yards during his time in Dallas. His contract obligations were fully settled by the Cowboys, and he continued to play in the NFL with the San Francisco 49ers and Arizona Cardinals before retiring after the 2018 season.
Alfred Morris Cowboys Contract and Salary Details
2012 Rookie Deal
Morris signed a four-year rookie contract with the Cowboys worth $2.34 million, including a $148,636 signing bonus and a base salary of $390,000 in 2012. The deal followed standard rookie wage scale rules under the 2011 NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement, limiting his first-year compensation while providing performance escalators in later years. His base salary rose to $405,000 in 2013 and $480,000 in 2014, with the extension signed in September 2014 converting him to a restricted free agent with higher guaranteed compensation.
2014 Extension and Cap Impact
The five-year extension signed in September 2014 carried a total value of $28.5 million with $18.5 million guaranteed, including a $7 million signing bonus. The contract counted $5.025 million against the Cowboys salary cap in 2015 and $5.5 million in 2016, making Morris one of the higher-cost running backs on the roster before his release. His cap number was driven by base salary increases from $1.6 million in 2015 to $2.0 million in 2016, with the final year of the deal voided when the Cowboys placed him on the reserve/retired list in 2017.
Alfred Morris Net Worth and Post-Cowboys Career
Career Earnings and Post-NFL Work
Alfred Morris earned an estimated $10.5 million in NFL salary over his eight-year career, with the majority coming from his Cowboys extension and final contract years with the 49ers and Cardinals. He has worked as a sports analyst and appeared on regional broadcasts covering the Cowboys and other NFL teams, supplementing his income through media roles and public appearances. Morris has also invested in real estate and small business ventures, though he has not publicly disclosed detailed financial statements or asset breakdowns.
His net worth is estimated in the low millions based on career earnings, contract guarantees, and post-career media work, with no major endorsement deals or business