Falcons Acquire Wanya Morris From Chiefs in Trade Deal

WHO:

atlantafalcons.com - The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs.

chiefs.com - Wanya Morris is departing the Kansas City Chiefs after three seasons.

WHAT:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons are trading a 2027 sixth-round pick and receiving a seventh-round pick in exchange for Wanya Morris.

chiefs.com - Morris appeared in 43 games and made 16 starts during his time with the Chiefs.

atlantafalcons.com - Morris caught a 1-yard touchdown reception from Patrick Mahomes in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

WHERE:

atlantafalcons.com - The trade involves teams located in Flowery Branch, Georgia (Falcons) and Kansas City, Missouri (Chiefs).

atlantafalcons.com - Morris is a Georgia native and attended Grayson High School.

WHEN:

atlantafalcons.com - Morris was drafted in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the No. 92 overall pick.

atlantafalcons.com - Morris' 2025 season was cut short due to a knee injury in Week 14 against the Texans.

chiefs.com - Morris started 11 games at left tackle in 2024.

WHY:

atlantafalcons.com - The Falcons are bolstering their offensive line following the retirement of Kaleb McGary.

HOW:

atlantafalcons.com - The trade was executed by exchanging draft picks between the Falcons and Chiefs.

The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade that involves a sixth-round pick in 2027 and a seventh-round pick. Morris, a Georgia native who attended Grayson High School, played three seasons with the Chiefs, appearing in 43 games and making 16 starts, including 11 at left tackle in 2024. This move comes as the Falcons look to strengthen their offensive line following the retirement of Kaleb McGary.