Overview
- The Broncos said Monday that Morton died Saturday at his home in Mill Valley, California, and no cause was shared.
- Morton played 18 NFL seasons with the Cowboys, Giants, and Broncos and became the first quarterback to start Super Bowls for two franchises.
- In 1977 he led Denver to a 12-2 season and the franchise’s first playoff run to Super Bowl XII, collecting AFC Offensive Player of the Year and PFWA Comeback honors.
- He finished with 27,908 passing yards and 183 touchdowns and entered the Broncos Ring of Fame in 1988 after setting the team’s passing records at the time.
- His family said he was surrounded by loved ones, and former teams issued tributes, with the Giants calling him a great leader and teammate.