Atlanta Falcons release offensive tackle Wanya Morris after recent trade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons released offensive tackle Wanya Morris on Saturday as the team makes final roster cuts ahead of the NFL deadline. Atlanta acquired Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade just over a month ago, parting with late-round draft picks to bring him into the organization. Despite his previous experience as a starter and a Super Bowl champion, he failed to secure a spot on the team's 53-man roster under coach Kevin Stefanski. The decision forces the veteran player onto the waiver wire, where he could be claimed by another franchise by Monday. Having started 10 games during the 2024 season, Morris enters the final year of his rookie contract. This move concludes his short tenure in Atlanta, leaving him to look for his third NFL opportunity before the regular season begins.
- •The Atlanta Falcons released Wanya Morris during final roster cutdowns.
- •Atlanta traded late-round picks for the offensive tackle just over a month ago.
- •Morris previously won a Super Bowl with the Kansas City Chiefs.
- •The player is now subject to NFL waiver claims until Monday.
- •He started 10 games during the 2024 season before his time in Kansas City.
- 1:01 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Falcons release ex-Kansas City Chiefs 3rd-round draft pick
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Former Chiefs Offensive Lineman Cut By Atlanta After Trade
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Atlanta Falcons release Super Bowl champion offensive tackle they had just traded for
"Wanya Morris is back on the market after the Atlanta Falcons released the former Chiefs tackle just months after trading for him to bolster their offensive line.
"According to multiple reports, the Atlanta Falcons released ex-Kansas City Chiefs 3rd-round draft pick Wanya Morris during roster cuts | @EdEastonJr
"The Atlanta Falcons traded for Wanya Morris back in the spring, but now they've cut the former Chiefs lineman.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 1:01 PMAtlanta Falcons release ex-Kansas City Chiefs 3rd-round draft pick
According to multiple reports, the Atlanta Falcons released ex-Kansas City Chiefs 3rd-round draft pick Wanya Morris during roster cuts | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 2:15 AMFormer Chiefs Offensive Lineman Cut By Atlanta After Trade
The Atlanta Falcons traded for Wanya Morris back in the spring, but now they've cut the former Chiefs lineman.
- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:21 PMAtlanta Falcons release Super Bowl champion offensive tackle they had just traded for
Wanya Morris is back on the market after the Atlanta Falcons released the former Chiefs tackle just months after trading for him to bolster their offensive line.
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