The Atlanta Falcons have made a notable move by acquiring Wanya Morris, a young offensive tackle from the Kansas City Chiefs, in exchange for a late-round pick. This trade, reported by ESPN, sees the Falcons sending a 2027 sixth-round pick to Kansas City and receiving Morris along with a 2027 seventh-round pick.

Morris, who was a 2023 third-round pick out of Oklahoma, has had a mixed tenure with the Chiefs. He started 16 of his 43 games with the team and achieved a career-high of 11 starts during the 2024 season. Unfortunately, his 2025 season was marred by injury; he played only one snap before suffering a season-ending left knee injury in a Week 14 game against the Houston Texans. Notably, he allowed just three quarterback pressures and no sacks during 28 pass-blocking snaps in the same season.

Trade Grades:

• Falcons: C-
  The Falcons' decision to trade draft capital for Morris raises eyebrows, especially given the struggles of Patrick Mahomes in 2025, where he faced a career-high 2.4 sacks per game. However, at just 25 years old, there is potential for Morris to develop into a starter, which may justify the pick swap.

• Chiefs: B
  The Chiefs successfully offloaded a player they didn’t see as part of their future while advancing a round in the 2027 NFL Draft. General manager Brett Veach capitalized on this opportunity, making it a favorable transaction for Kansas City.