Defensive lineman Mike Morton of the Oakland Raiders looks on during a game against Detroit Lions in 1996. After his NFL career, Morton became a dentist and will be an official in the NFL starting with the 2022 season. OTTO GREULE JR./ALLSPORT/GETTY IMAGES/TNS
By Jonathan M. Alexander Charlotte Observer CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Mike Morton can sometimes be the bearer of bad news. As a dentist during the week,…