Josh Morgan accidentally shoots himself, charged in incident

Back in 2008, in was Plaxico Burress who was the victim of an accidentally fired gun. Josh Morgan has added himself to the list.

TMZ is reporting Morgan was cleaning the firearm when it went off and injured the former NFL wide receiver. He was hospitalized but the injuries are reportedly not life threatening.

Morgan is being charged with misdemeanor reckless use of a firearm.

Now 30-years-old, Morgan spent seven seasons in the NFL, last playing for the Bears in 2014. He played in 93 career games, hauling in 209 passes for 2,558 yards and 12 touchdowns. His most productive stint was the four years he spent with the 49ers. With San Francisco, Morgan established his career-highs in receptions (53 in 2009), yards (698 in 2010), and receiving touchdowns (3 in 2008 and 2009).