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RECEIVER CHARGED WITH RECKLESSNE­SS IN GUN CASE

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Free agent wide receiver Josh

Morgan was charged with reckless handling of a firearm this week, days after he accidental­ly discharged a gun while cleaning it. Sheriff ’s deputies responded to Morgan’s house in Leesburg, Va., on the night of Jan. 31. Morgan suffered non-life-threatenin­g injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital, according to Loudoun County Sheriff Office records. Morgan, 30, was issued a summons for a single misdemeano­r count Tuesday, Loudoun County Sheriff ’s office spokesman Kraig

Troxell told USA TODAY Sports. A hearing in the case is set for March 9, according to court records. Morgan, who attended Virginia Tech, recently completed his seventh NFL season. He has played for the San Francisco 49ers, Washington Redskins and, most recently, the Chicago Bears.

 ?? ROB CARR, GETTY IMAGES ?? Wide receiver Josh Morgan’s gun discharged while he was cleaning it.
ROB CARR, GETTY IMAGES Wide receiver Josh Morgan’s gun discharged while he was cleaning it.

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