Trade: The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing OT Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, per sources.
Morris, who started 16 games for Chiefs, gives Atlanta much-needed tackle help.
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 27: Travis Kelce #87, DeAndre Hopkins #8 and Wanya Morris #64 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate Kelce's 5-yard touchdown reception against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter of their game at Allegiant Stadium on October 27, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Chiefs defeated the Raiders 27-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and other reports from NFL insiders, the Atlanta Falcons have completed a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday afternoon. Here is what Fowler wrote (via X):
“Trade: The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing OT Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, per sources.
Morris, who started 16 games for Chiefs, gives Atlanta much-needed tackle help.”
Trade: The Kansas City Chiefs are dealing OT Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, per sources.
Morris, who started 16 games for Chiefs, gives Atlanta much-needed tackle help.
“The Chiefs and Morris’ agents, Joe DiBenedetto and Ken Sarnoff @ 1OF1FOOTBALL, had explored trade options in recent days as Kansas City had developed tackle depth. Multiple teams were interested.”
So, sounds like the Falcons may have cashed in with the acquisition of Wanya Morris, who has been protecting quarterback Patrick Mahomes for the past three seasons.
GettyKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 07: Wanya Morris #64 of the Kansas City Chiefs warms up prior to a game against the New Orleans Saints at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 07, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
Wanya Morris appeared in 12 games with the Chiefs last season and ended up starting one game. Kansas City drafted Morris in the 3rd round of the 2023 NFL Draft. As for Wanya Morris’s 3-year NFL career, he’s started 16 of 43 total games he’s played in.
Per NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Chiefs are sending the Falcons a 2027 seventh-round draft pick along with Wanya Morris, and the Falcons are giving the Chiefs a 6th-round pick in 2027
“Morris started 11 games for the Chiefs during the 2024 season and started 16 of his 43 overall appearances for the AFC West club. Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary retired this offseason, so Morris will join Jake Matthews, Jawaan Taylor, Storm Norton, Michael Jerrell and Jack Nelson as the team’s tackle options.”
The Falcons, like many NFL teams right now, are in OTA’s, and Morris will likely begin practice with his new squad soon.
GettyGLENDALE, ARIZONA – AUGUST 19: Wanya Morris #64 of the Kansas City Chiefs pass blocks against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of a preseason game at State Farm Stadium on August 19, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. Chiefs won 38-10. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
This could end up being a sneaky addition for the Atlanta Falcons, and they seem to be content picking off the strategies of the Chiefs and how they protect their $500 million quarterback. While the Falcons don’t have a quarterback like Mahomes, Tua Tagovailoa, and Michael Penix Jr. might actually need extra protection from opposing pass rushers, and Kaleb McGary’s retirement this offseason was a bit shocking.
It appears like Tua Tagovailoa will be the starting QB when 2026 opens up, and some other Falcons’ offseason news includes Drake London being extended and the ongoing talks with Bijan Robinson.
The NFL season is right around the corner, but there are still a couple of months left until the season begins, with the annual Training Camp taking place in August.
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