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Falcons acquire OT Wanya Morris from Chiefs for draft pick

Created at 11 Jun · 9:05 PM1 source
IN SHORT

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a sixth-round selection. Morris, a former third-round pick, had started 16 games for the Chiefs over three years.

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Key Numbers

25 years oldWanya Morris's age
16 gamesMorris's starts for Chiefs
3 yearsMorris's tenure with Chiefs
2 years agoWhen Morris won Super Bowl
7th-round pickPick acquired by Falcons
6th-round selectionPick traded by Falcons
September 26, 2023Date Storm Norton signed with Falcons
31 gamesNorton's appearances for Falcons
4 startsNorton's starts for Falcons

Who's Involved

Atlanta Falcons
Acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris
Wanya Morris
Offensive tackle acquired by Falcons from Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
Traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris
The Associated Press
Reported the trade via a source
Storm Norton
Offensive lineman placed on reserve/PUP list by Falcons
Jawaan Taylor
Falcons' free agent signing at right tackle
Michael Jerrell
Falcons' acquired left tackle getting first-team reps

↳ Why This Matters

The trade provides the Falcons with an offensive tackle to bolster their line depth, while the Chiefs shed a player who would have faced competition for a starting role. The move also highlights the Falcons' ongoing efforts to solidify their offensive line ahead of the upcoming season.

Key facts

  • The Atlanta Falcons acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs.
  • The Falcons traded a sixth-round draft selection to acquire Morris.
  • Morris, 25, was a third-round pick by the Chiefs in the 2023 NFL Draft.
  • He started 16 games for the Chiefs over three seasons.
  • The Falcons also placed offensive lineman Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

The Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round draft pick from the Kansas City Chiefs, sending a sixth-round selection in return. The trade, pending a physical, addresses the Falcons' need for depth at left tackle.

Morris, 25, was a third-round pick by the Chiefs in 2023. During his three years with Kansas City, he started 16 games, often filling in due to injuries to players ahead of him on the depth chart. He was part of the Chiefs team that won a Super Bowl two years ago.

The Falcons signed Jawaan Taylor in free agency to compete at right tackle, but his absence from voluntary offseason workouts has led to Michael Jerrell, acquired from Seattle last year, taking first-team reps at left tackle. The team also placed offensive lineman Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

Frequently asked questions

The Falcons acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Falcons traded a sixth-round selection to the Chiefs.

Morris is 25 years old, was a third-round pick by the Chiefs in 2023, and started 16 games for them over three seasons.

The Falcons are looking to add depth at left tackle, with Jawaan Taylor missing voluntary workouts and Michael Jerrell currently getting first-team reps.

What Happens Next

01Wanya Morris to undergo physical with the Falcons.
02The trade is pending official confirmation.

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How It Developed

The Atlanta Falcons acquired offensive tackle Wanya Morris and a seventh-round pick from the Kansas City Chiefs.
The Falcons sent a sixth-round pick to the Chiefs in the trade.
Morris, 25, was a third-round pick by the Chiefs in 2023.
He started 16 games for the Chiefs over three seasons.
Morris won a Super Bowl ring with the Chiefs two years ago.
The Falcons aim to add depth at left tackle.
The Falcons placed offensive lineman Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

Sources

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Falcons land OT Wanya Morris and 7th-round pick from KC for 6th-round selection, AP source saysAP News

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