Chad Morton

Chad Akio Morton (born April 4, 1977) is an American football coach and former running back and kick/punt returner who is the running backs coach for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the running backs coach for the Seattle Seahawks from 2017 to 2023.

Chad Morton
Chicago Bears
Position:Running backs coach
Personal information
Born: (1977-04-04) April 4, 1977
Torrance, California, U.S.
Height:5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight:191 lb (87 kg)
Career information
High school:South (Torrance)
College:USC
NFL draft:2000 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
  • Green Bay Packers (2009)
    Coaching administrator
  • Green Bay Packers (20102013)
    Assistant special teams coach
  • Seattle Seahawks (2014)
    Assistant special teams coach
  • Seattle Seahawks (20152016)
    Assistant running backs coach
  • Seattle Seahawks (20172021)
    Running backs coach
  • Seattle Seahawks (20222023)
    Run game coordinator & running backs coach
  • Chicago Bears (2024–present)
    Running backs coach
Career highlights and awards
NFL records
  • Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single game: 2 (2002 vs Buffalo Bills) (tied with 9 others)
  • Longest overtime kickoff returned for a touchdown: 96 (2002 vs Buffalo Bills)
  • Most receptions in a playoff game by a rookie: 13 (2000)
  • Most receptions in a playoff game: 13 (2000) (tied with 3 others)

As a coach:

  • Super Bowl champion (XLV)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:89
Rushing yards:382
Receptions:48
Receiving yards:419
Return yards:6,832
Total touchdowns:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Morton played college football for the USC and was selected in the fifth round of the 2000 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints. After a standout rookie year with the Saints, Morton played five more years between stints with the New York Jets, the Washington Redskins, and the New York Giants.

Morton previously served as an assistant coach for the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, where he was part of the coaching staff when the team won the Super Bowl in 2010.

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