Chiefs trade Wanya Morris to Falcons for draft picks
6 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Kansas City Chiefs have traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons. The deal will send Morris, who started 11 games for the Chiefs in the 2024 season, to Atlanta, where he is expected to bolster their offensive line following the retirement of right tackle Kaleb McGary. The Chiefs will receive a sixth-round pick in 2027 while sending a seventh-round selection to the Falcons as part of the trade. This trade comes after discussions between Morris and the Chiefs regarding a potential move.
- •Wanya Morris started 11 games for the Chiefs in 2024.
- •Chiefs receive a 2027 sixth-round pick in the trade.
- •Morris joins a Falcons offensive line that includes Jake Matthews and Jawaan Taylor.
- •The trade follows Morris's request to move on from the Chiefs.
- 7:37 PMESPN — Falcons trade for Chiefs OT Morris, sources say
- 7:27 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons add valuable offensive line depth, acquire Wanya Morris from Chiefs
- 7:19 PMCBS NFL — Wanya Morris trade grades: Falcons acquire young Chiefs OT in late-round pick swap
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — NFL insider reveals terms of Falcons-Chiefs trade for Wanya Morris
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — REPORT: Kansas City Chiefs trade OL Wanya Morris to Atlanta Falcons
- 6:12 PMYahoo Sports — Chiefs agree to trade Wanya Morris to the Falcons
"The Atlanta Falcons continued their efforts to strengthen the offensive line on Thursday, acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade that could provide valuable depth and competition heading into the 2026 NFL season. Atlanta will receive Morris and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from Kansas City in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round selection. While the trade may not carry the same attention as a blockbuster deal, it addresses an important need for a Falcons team looking to build around quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
"According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will trade offensive lineman Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons | @EdEastonJr
"The Chiefs have traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Falcons, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.
Sources
External links- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 7:37 PMFalcons trade for Chiefs OT Morris, sources say
The Chiefs have traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Falcons, sources told ESPN's Jeremy Fowler on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 7:27 PMFalcons add valuable offensive line depth, acquire Wanya Morris from Chiefs
The Atlanta Falcons continued their efforts to strengthen the offensive line on Thursday, acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs in a trade that could provide valuable depth and competition heading into the 2026 NFL season. Atlanta will receive Morris and a 2027 seventh-round draft pick from Kansas City in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round selection. While the trade may not carry the same attention as a blockbuster deal, it addresses an important need for a Falcons team looking to build around quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- CBS NFLJun 11, 2026, 7:19 PMWanya Morris trade grades: Falcons acquire young Chiefs OT in late-round pick swap
Atlanta has welcomed two former Kansas City right tackles this offseason
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:51 PMNFL insider reveals terms of Falcons-Chiefs trade for Wanya Morris
Falcons-Chiefs trade terms revealed: What did Atlanta give up for OL Wanya Morris?
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:40 PMREPORT: Kansas City Chiefs trade OL Wanya Morris to Atlanta Falcons
According to multiple reports, the Kansas City Chiefs will trade offensive lineman Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons | @EdEastonJr
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:12 PMChiefs agree to trade Wanya Morris to the Falcons
Offensive tackle Wanya Morris wanted to move on from the Chiefs and he'll be doing so in the near future.
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