Michael Anthony Morton (born March 28, 1972) is a former American football linebacker. Morton played college football for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels and went on to play for four teams in a seven-year National Football League career. During his NFL career Morton played in 103 games, only starting 17, and recorded 120 tackles, 50 assists, 4 fumble recoveries, and 2 interceptions. Since his retirement from the NFL, he is now a dentist and opened his practice in Kannapolis, North Carolina.