Former New York Giants quarterback Craig Morton has died at the age of 83. He passed away at his home in Mill Valley, California, on May 9, as confirmed by his family.
Key points
Craig Morton was a former New York Giants quarterback.
He died at the age of 83.
Morton passed away at his home in Mill Valley, California.
His family confirmed his death on May 9.
The Giants released a statement mourning his passing.
Mentioned in this story
Craig MortonMill Valley, California
New York Giants
Former New York Giants QB Craig Morton dies at 83
Craig Morton, who quarterbacked the New York Giants during some of their darkest days of the 1970s, has passed away at the age of 83.
Morton's family confirmed he died at his home in Mill Valley, California, on May 9.
"We are saddened to hear of Craig’s passing. He was a great leader and teammate. Our thoughts are with his family and friends," the Giants said in a statement.
Dallas Cowboys (home, away)
Washington Commanders (home, away)
Philadelphia Eagles (home, away)
Q&A
What were Craig Morton's contributions to the New York Giants?
Craig Morton quarterbacked the New York Giants during the 1970s, a challenging period for the team.
When did Craig Morton pass away?
Craig Morton passed away on May 9 at the age of 83.
Where did Craig Morton die?
Craig Morton died at his home in Mill Valley, California.
What did the New York Giants say about Craig Morton's death?
The New York Giants expressed their sadness and acknowledged him as a great leader and teammate in a statement.
Related Articles
Sports
Updated Saints receiving corps after signing rookie Brock Rechsteiner
New Orleans Saints sign rookie wide receiver Brock Rechsteiner after minicamp tryout.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
NBA·Recap
Dalton Knecht, Lakers eliminated from NBA playoffs
Thunder sweep Lakers 4-0, eliminating them from NBA playoffs
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Sports
Acuerdo para la compra del Sevilla
Sergio Ramos cierra acuerdo para comprar el Sevilla tras reunión de dos horas.
Marca··1 min read
Sports
😍 He’s got Laura Wontorra beaming: the Icon League play-ins team
Icon League play-ins saw two teams advance to semifinals with standout players!
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
Soccer
Journalist provides update on Ibrahima Konate future as Liverpool talks stall
Liverpool's contract talks with Ibrahima Konate face delays over financial details.
Yahoo Sports··1 min read
F1·Feature
Four races in a row? Key details revealed as F1 eyes Bahrain or Saudi ‘reschedule’
F1 eyes rescheduling Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs amid Gulf tensions
See every story in Sports — including breaking news and analysis.
Arizona Cardinals (home)
Cleveland Browns (home)
Jacksonville Jaguars (home)
New Orleans Saints (home)
San Francisco 49ers (home)
Tennessee Titans (home)
Detroit Lions (road)
Indianapolis Colts (road)
Houston Texans (road)
Seattle Seahawks (road)
Los Angeles Rams (road)
1 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Dallas Cowboys (home, away)
1 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Dallas Cowboys (home, away)
2 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Washington Commanders (home, away)
3 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Philadelphia Eagles (home, away)
4 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Arizona Cardinals (home)
5 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Cleveland Browns (home)
6 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Jacksonville Jaguars (home)
7 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
New Orleans Saints (home)
8 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
San Francisco 49ers (home)
9 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Tennessee Titans (home)
10 / 14
New York Giants vs. Detroit Lions: Best photos from Week 12
Detroit Lions (road)
11 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Indianapolis Colts (road)
12 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Houston Texans (road)
13 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Seattle Seahawks (road)
14 / 14
New York Giants' 2026 opponents
Los Angeles Rams (road)
Morton came to the Giants via a trade with the Dallas Cowboys six games into the 1974 season in exchange for the Giants' first-round pick in the 1975 NFL draft and their second-rounder in 1976. Morton had lost the quarterback battle to future Hall of Famer Roger Staubach and was expendable.
With those picks, the Cowboys selected Maryland defensive lineman Randy White, who went on to have a Hall of Fame career, and running back/tight end Jim Jensen.
Morton was not a fit for the Giants and their mid-1970s popgun offense under head coach Bill Arnsparger. He compiled a record of 8-25, passing for a total of 5,734 yards with 29 touchdowns versus 49 interceptions, and logged a 52.1 completion percentage.
Morton became the face of the Giants' misery, playing during some of the team's most trying years. They played their home games in three different stadiums (Yale Bowl, Shea Stadium, Giants Stadium) in three different states and had fallen into disarray thanks to having some of their most fruitless drafts in the early 70s.
In March of 1977, the Giants decided to move on from Morton, trading him to the Denver Broncos in exchange for quarterback Steve Ramsey, a fifth-round pick in 1978, and a future sixth-round pick.
Morton used the trade to rekindle his career. He promptly led the Broncos to the Super Bowl in 1977 and was named both the NFL Comeback Player of the Year and the AFC Offensive Player of the Year. The Broncos lost to the Cowboys in the Super Bowl, 27-10. Randy White, ironically, was named a co-MVP in the game.
