The deal is a straight pick swap with Morris included. Atlanta is moving up one round in 2027 while adding a player both organizations agreed to find a new home for.
Why Both Sides Moved
Morris was buried on Kansas City's depth chart heading into 2026 with no realistic path to a starting role.
Josh Simmons is also entrenched at left tackle.
The right tackle competition features Jaylon Moore, second-year player Esa Pole, and undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson.
Morris made only one start across 12 appearances in 2025 before suffering a season-ending left knee injury in a December game at Houston.
The Chiefs spent a third-round pick on Morris in 2023 and the 6-foot-6, 307-pound tackle made 16 total starts across his three seasons, showing solid run-blocking ability but inconsistency in pass protection that ultimately cost him his roster standing.
Atlanta's need was equally clear.
BREAKING: Just two days after agreeing to explore trade options, the Chiefs have traded OT Wanya Morris to the Falcons, per @jfowlerespn.
— Preme Football (@premefootball) June 11, 2026
Morris was reportedly seeking a bigger role after starting 16 games during his time in Kansas City.
The former 3rd-round pick is entering… pic.twitter.com/en0QI2z2pH
Veteran right tackle Kaleb McGary retired this offseason after missing all of 2025 with injury.
Storm Norton also went on the reserve/PUP list Thursday, the same day the Morris trade was announced, which necessitated the acquisition.
The Falcons had already signed former Chiefs right tackle Jawaan Taylor to a one-year, $5 million deal in free agency, making Morris the second offensive tackle Atlanta has acquired from Kansas City this offseason.
Taylor has been absent from voluntary workouts for undisclosed reasons, adding urgency to having depth behind him.
What Morris Brings
Morris is 25 years old, won a Super Bowl ring in his rookie season with Kansas City, and has experience at both tackle positions, though the majority of his work has come on the left side.
He is a better run blocker than pass protector, and the Falcons' offense under new coordinator Tommy Rees is expected to run more plays under center with two left-handed quarterbacks in Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. competing for the starting role.
Sources: The #Chiefs are trading OT Wanya Morris and a 7th-round pick in 2027 to the #Falcons for a 6th-round pick in 2027.
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) June 11, 2026
Kansas City and Morris worked together to find him a new team. pic.twitter.com/4zzT3WftBp
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