A move for playing time in a contract year, useful context for a fan following his path from college to the NFL.
Tennessee alum lands fresh start in NFL Story flow and key facts
Former Tennessee and Oklahoma offensive lineman Wanya Morris has been traded from the Kansas City Chiefs to the Atlanta Falcons. After spending three seasons on a deep Chiefs offensive line, Morris requested a trade earlier this week to seek more playing time. The Chiefs accommodated his request by sending him and a 2027 seventh-round pick to Atlanta in exchange for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
Morris, 25, started 16 games during his time in Kansas City but had fallen down the depth chart on one of the NFL's most competitive lines. With his rookie contract entering its final year, he faces a critical season to showcase his ability as a starter ahead of free agency.
The Falcons, who placed swing tackle Storm Norton on the physically unable to perform (P.U.P.) list, needed offensive line help. The move shifts Morris from a Super Bowl-contending team to a franchise on the playoff fringe, but it offers him a clearer path to consistent snaps. His performance this fall could determine the size and length of his next NFL contract.
Facts
- Wanya Morris requested a trade from the Kansas City Chiefs in June 2026.
- The Chiefs traded Morris and a 2027 seventh-round pick to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 sixth-round pick.
- Morris started 16 games over three seasons with the Chiefs but sought more playing time.
- The Falcons needed offensive tackle depth after placing Storm Norton on the P.U.P. list.
- Morris, 25, is in the final year of his rookie contract and aiming to secure a future NFL deal.
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