Falcons Acquire Tackle Morris From Chiefs for 2027 Sixth-Round Pick

The Atlanta Falcons acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday, June 11, 2026. The Falcons sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Chiefs in exchange for Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection, ESPN reported. Morris, 25, has started 16 games in three seasons with the Chiefs, including 11 at left tackle in 2024.

A third-round pick in 2023, Morris showed during his rookie season that he could be a competent blocker known for his strength when run blocking. The next season, Morris showed his versatility, winning the swing tackle role. Early in 2024, Morris took over at the left tackle position when the Chiefs finished the season with 15 victories.

Injuries and inconsistent play late that season led the Chiefs to bench Morris in favor of All-Pro guard Joe Thuney, who moved over to better protect the blind side of quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Morris was the swing tackle again last season for the Chiefs.

When Morris made his first start of the season in early December against the Houston Texans, he sustained a season-ending left knee injury on the game's opening snap.

Although the Chiefs did not select a tackle in the NFL draft in late April, Morris had clearly fallen further down on the team's depth chart this week during mandatory minicamp. The Falcons have been in need of tackle depth, especially on the right side after longtime starter Kaleb McGary's sudden retirement this offseason.

Right tackle is especially important for the Falcons because they have two left-handed quarterbacks competing for the starting job: Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.

New coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees plan to run more plays under center, which would necessitate better blindside help for a lefty QB. Atlanta signed former Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor in free agency, but he has been out of practice during voluntary organized team activities this spring for undisclosed reasons.