Atlanta Falcons Acquire Wanya Morris in Trade with Chiefs

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday. The Falcons sent a 2027 sixth-round draft pick to the Chiefs in exchange for Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection. Morris, 25, has started 16 games in three seasons with the Chiefs, including 11 in 2024 at left tackle. 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 (OTAs) this spring for undisclosed reasons. Michael Jerrell, who was acquired in a trade last year with the Seattle Seahawks, has been getting most of the reps with the first-team offense during practices open to the media. McGary missed all of last season with a knee injury, and swing tackle Storm Norton has also been out since last season after having ankle surgery. On Thursday, the Falcons placed Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.