Pro Football Rumors
Wanya Morris is looking to play elsewhere in 2026, and the Chiefs are willing to oblige. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Chiefs and the offensive lineman have “agreed to explore trade options.” Morris is looking for an opportunity where he can play more, per Fowler.
The 2023 third-round pick has spent his entire career in Kansas City, where he’s started 16 of his 43 appearances. He had his most significant role in 2024, when he spent several months in the starting lineup in place of Kingsley Suamataia. The acquisition and subsequent injury of D.J. Humphries forced the Chiefs to move Joe Thuney to LT, and Morris had a minor role throughout the subsequent playoffs.
This past season, the 25-year-old only got a single start in his 12 games. He landed on injured reserve in December with a knee injury.
Prior to the 2025 season, the Chiefs added free agent Jaylon Moore and first-round pick Josh Simmons, which locked Morris into a bench gig for the foreseeable future. Jawaan Taylor was cut by the Chiefs in March, meaning Morris could have been in contention for the top backup OT gig. If the team does find a home for the lineman, then that role would likely go to the likes of Esa Pole, Ethan Driskell, Chukwuebuka Godrick, or Matt Waletzko.
