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According to an ESPN report, the Atlanta Falcons have acquired offensive lineman Wanya Morris in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs. The Falcons sent a sixth-round pick in 2027 to the Chiefs for Morris and a 2027 seventh-round selection.
It's a low-risk move for Atlanta that gives the team more depth after placing swing tackle Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Norton is out for the season, so Morris will likely serve as the primary backup to right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The Falcons earned a slightly higher grade than the Chiefs from ESPN. Seth Walder gave Atlanta a "B+" while Kansas City earned a B-minus for the Morris trade.
"A 2023 third-round pick, Morris played only 1,085 snaps and started 16 games over three seasons with the Chiefs, including one start in 2025 before suffering a season-ending knee injury on the opening snap of that game," wrote Walder. "His numbers have been solid when he's on the field, though. Morris has a career 89.3% pass block win rate and 73.5% run block win rate at tackle, which are both a shade below average for a starter."
Walder also highlighted the fact that Taylor has not been active for Falcons OTAs. While it's still his job to lose, Norton going on the PUP list likely caused general manager Ian Cunningham to pull the trigger on the trade.
"Taylor signed a one-year, $5 million deal with Atlanta this offseason, which suggests that he's not entrenched as the starter -- especially since he's missed OTAs for undisclosed reasons. Morris is on the final year of his rookie contract."
Either way, Morris gives the team an affordable depth option with starting experience. That has to be considered a win for the Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: ESPN grades Atlanta Falcons' trade with Kansas City Chiefs
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It's a low-risk move for Atlanta that gives the team more depth after placing swing tackle Storm Norton on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Norton is out for the season, so Morris will likely serve as the primary backup to right tackle Jawaan Taylor.
The Falcons earned a slightly higher grade than the Chiefs from ESPN. Seth Walder gave Atlanta a "B+" while Kansas City earned a B-minus for the Morris trade.
ESPN declares Falcons winner in trade with Chiefs
"A 2023 third-round pick, Morris played only 1,085 snaps and started 16 games over three seasons with the Chiefs, including one start in 2025 before suffering a season-ending knee injury on the opening snap of that game," wrote Walder. "His numbers have been solid when he's on the field, though. Morris has a career 89.3% pass block win rate and 73.5% run block win rate at tackle, which are both a shade below average for a starter."
Walder also highlighted the fact that Taylor has not been active for Falcons OTAs. While it's still his job to lose, Norton going on the PUP list likely caused general manager Ian Cunningham to pull the trigger on the trade.
"Taylor signed a one-year, $5 million deal with Atlanta this offseason, which suggests that he's not entrenched as the starter -- especially since he's missed OTAs for undisclosed reasons. Morris is on the final year of his rookie contract."
Either way, Morris gives the team an affordable depth option with starting experience. That has to be considered a win for the Falcons.
This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: ESPN grades Atlanta Falcons' trade with Kansas City Chiefs
Continue reading...
