Morris was traded to the Falcons by the Chiefs on Thursday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
The 2023 third-round pick started 16 regular-season games across three seasons with Kansas City, but he found himself on the outside looking in at KC's starting lineup for 2026. Jake Matthews and Jawaan Taylor project as Atlanta's starting tackles for the upcoming season, but Morris gives the team's line some needed depth and experience in the wake of Kaleb McGary's retirement, per Marc Raimondi and Nate Taylor of ESPN.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: On trade block
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Kansas City will explore trade options for Morris, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Morris has spent his entire three-year career with the team but is looking for an exit with no guaranteed starting spot in K.C. The 25-year-old landed on the injured reserve last December with a knee injury but is healthy again and participated in OTAs.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Placed on IR
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The Chiefs placed Morris (knee) on injured reserve Saturday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Morris sustained a season-ending knee injury during the Week 14 loss to the Texans, so his move to injured reserve comes as no surprise. Jaylon Moore and Esa Pole are expected to serve as the team's starting tackles for Sunday's matchup versus the Chargers, as Jawaan Taylor (triceps) is also out. Morris will shift his focus to getting healthy in time for the start of the 2026 campaign.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Morris (knee) didn't participate in Kansas City's practice Wednesday, per Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com.
Morris' absence doesn't come as a surprise, as it was previously announced that he'd miss the remainder of the season due to the knee injury he sustained during the Week 14 loss to the Texans. Jaylon Moore should take over as the team's starting left tackle going forward.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Done for year
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Morris suffered a season-ending knee injury in Sunday's 20-10 loss to the Texans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Morris drew the start at left tackle in Week 14, but he was forced to exit the game after just one play due to a knee injury. Esa Pole replaced him in the contest, and if Jawaan Taylor (elbow) remains sidelined moving forward, Pole could remain in the starting lineup.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Downgraded to out
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Morris (knee) is out for the rest of Sunday night's game against the Texans.
The offensive lineman started the game at left tackle, as Jaylon Moore moved to right tackle with Jawaan Taylor nursing an elbow injury. Esa Pole has replaced Morris.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Questionable to return Sunday night
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Morris (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday night's game against the Texans.
The offensive lineman was making his first start of 2025, at left tackle, as Jawaan Taylor's elbow injury forced Jaylon Moore to move over to right tackle. Esa Pole is in at left tackle in place of Morris.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Moves up depth chart
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Morris will start at left tackle against the Falcons on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Morris didn't win the job in camp, losing out to rookie Kingsley Suamataia. However, Suamataia struggled Week 2 and allowed Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to get the best of him, leading to him being benched during the game. The Chiefs will now turn to the second-year pro to protect Patrick Mahomes' blindside.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Won't return Thursday
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Morris has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's preseason game against Chicago due to a right knee injury, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Morris sustained the injury on a failed fourth-down attempt in the first quarter. He was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, but he will not return Thursday. The 2023 third-round tackle is slated to serve in a backup role on the Chiefs' offensive line.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Dealing with knee injury
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Morris has a bone bruise in his knee, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Morris hurt his knee in practice Wednesday and remained sidelined Monday. The nature of his injury suggests that he probably isn't slated for an extended absence. Morris was listed as the No. 2 option at left tackle on the Chiefs' initial unofficial depth chart, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Arrested for misdemeanor possession
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Morris and teammate Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges Thursday and released on bond Friday, according to Johnson County (Kansas) Sheriff reports, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
Morris and Godrick were arrested Thursday night and released on a $2,500 bond Friday. Possession of marijuana is illegal in the state of Kansas. Morris is expected to compete for the starting left tackle spot for the Chiefs in 2024. It's unclear whether Morris will face supplemental discipline from the NFL or the Chiefs as a result of this arrest.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Won't play in wild card
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Morris (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Morris sustained a concussion during the Chiefs' Week 18 win over the Chargers, and after logging two consecutive DNPs to open Kansas City's week of practice, he's officially been ruled out for Saturday's affair. Donovan Smith, who's missed the Chiefs' last five games with a neck issue, is expected to make his return at left tackle in the wild card.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Will not return
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Morris (concussion) will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Morris is officially in concussion protocol and will not return to Sunday's game as a result. In his absence, Joe Thuney is expected to continue filling in on the offensive line.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Returns to practice
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Morris (hamstring) returned to the field for practice Wednesday, John Dixon of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Morris left practice early Sunday with what was described as a hamstring strain by head coach Andy Reid. The third-round rookie's quick recovery will be of benefit as he works to earn a spot on the Chiefs' offensive line.
