Falcons acquire tackle Wanya Morris from Chiefs in trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:33 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons have traded for offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, receiving the 25-year-old player and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick. Morris was part of the Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII team and has started 16 games in his first two NFL seasons. The trade aims to bolster the Falcons' offensive line, where Morris will compete for a starting role against former teammate Jawaan Taylor. The Falcons are also set for a summer competition at quarterback between Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
- •Atlanta trades for Wanya Morris from Kansas City Chiefs.
- •Morris has made 16 starts in 43 career games.
- •The deal includes a swap of 2027 draft picks.
- •Falcons will decide starting quarterback role this summer.
- •Panthers were unable to sack Falcons in two matchups last season.
- 6:33 PMYahoo Sports — Panthers' division rival trades for Super Bowl champion on Thursday
"One of the Panthers' NFC South foes has acquired a Super Bowl champion lineman.
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