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Falcons land Wanya Morris in Chiefs swap, reshaping their right tackle battle
sports29 days ago

Falcons land Wanya Morris in Chiefs swap, reshaping their right tackle battle

The Kansas City Chiefs traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons, in exchange for a 2027 sixth‑round pick while Atlanta receives a 2027 seventh‑round pick in a draft‑pick swap. Morris, a 2023 third‑rounder who started 16 of 43 games for KC, could compete for Atlanta’s right tackle with Jawaan Taylor after Kaleb McGary’s retirement, and the deal appears to lock in 2025 first‑rounder Josh Simmons and veteran Jaylon Moore as likely RT options.

Chiefs Trade Wanya Morris to Falcons, Reworking the Right-Tackle Picture
sports29 days ago

Chiefs Trade Wanya Morris to Falcons, Reworking the Right-Tackle Picture

The Kansas City Chiefs traded offensive tackle Wanya Morris to the Atlanta Falcons for a 2027 sixth-round pick (KC also sends a 2027 seventh-round pick). Morris, who started 16 games for KC since being drafted in 2023, will join Jawaan Taylor in Atlanta. His path to a stable right-tackle role with the Chiefs appeared uncertain, as Josh Simmons was slated to start at left tackle and Morris was not considered part of the current right-tackle competition, per coach Andy Reid. KC still has other tackle options and depth on the 90-man roster, including Ethan Driskell, while Morris seeks a fresh start with the Falcons.

Falcons Swing for Wanya Morris to Boost O-Line Depth
sports-nfl29 days ago

Falcons Swing for Wanya Morris to Boost O-Line Depth

As OTAs wrap and mandatory minicamp nears, the Falcons acquired Kansas City tackle Wanya Morris, a 25-year-old who has started 16 games since being drafted in 2023. Versatile enough to line up at left or right tackle, Morris has had pass-blocking struggles with 10 penalties in 2024 but showed improved run blocking in 2025. With KC adding depth and Atlanta adding five new tackles this offseason, the move positions Morris as a potential future starter under coach Bill Callahan as the Falcons reshape their OL this summer.

Mahomes’ Week-1 Return Fueled by Chiefs Trainer’s Guidance
sports1 month ago

Mahomes’ Week-1 Return Fueled by Chiefs Trainer’s Guidance

Patrick Mahomes is progressing in ACL/LCL rehab toward a hoped Week 1, 2026 return, working with Chiefs trainer Julie Frymyer after surgery and focusing on running and cutting. He’s participated in OTA practices but remains out of full team drills as the staff, including head trainer Rick Burkholder, monitors his pace. Coach Andy Reid stresses an individualized timeline and the crucial, trust-based relationship Mahomes has with Frymyer as he eyes a return with the team.

Chiefs' 2026 schedule leans into primetime, capped by Thanksgiving Bills showdown
sports1 month ago

Chiefs' 2026 schedule leans into primetime, capped by Thanksgiving Bills showdown

KC's 2026 regular-season slate features six primetime games, a Week 5 bye, and a late-season stretch that includes a Thanksgiving night road showdown with the Bills (NBC, 7:20 PM). The opener is a Week 1 Monday Night Football home game vs. the Broncos, with several marquee tests and an overall strength of schedule projected as fifth-highest based on 2025 results.

Bengals Unveil 2026 Schedule with Madrid Trip and Big AFC North Tests
sports1 month ago

Bengals Unveil 2026 Schedule with Madrid Trip and Big AFC North Tests

The Cincinnati Bengals’ 2026 schedule is released, opening at home vs the Buccaneers and featuring a Week 9 Madrid trip to face the Falcons, a Week 6 bye, Week 10 Sunday Night Football against the Steelers, a Week 14 showdown with the Chiefs, a Week 17 Thursday Night clash with the Ravens, and a Week 18 home finale against the Browns, with the rest of the slate highlighting key division and conference matchups.

Chiefs Primetime Blitz Looms in 2026 Schedule Leaks
sports1 month ago

Chiefs Primetime Blitz Looms in 2026 Schedule Leaks

Leak-filled previews suggest the Kansas City Chiefs will be at the center of a primetime-heavy 2026 schedule, opening the season with Monday Night Football vs. Denver at Arrowhead and possibly Week 2 SNF vs. Indianapolis, with other high-profile games in store (Thanksgiving, a rumored Thursday night vs. Rams, Week 15 MNF vs. the Patriots, and Week 16’s 3:25 p.m. slot vs. the 49ers). A Week 14 road trip to the Bengals is also mentioned. The reports emphasize two Arrowhead night games to start the year, underscoring the NFL’s continued emphasis on the Chiefs and Patrick Mahomes, though no dates are officially confirmed yet.

Chiefs travel to Bills for Thanksgiving primetime showdown at the new Highmark Stadium
sports1 month ago

Chiefs travel to Bills for Thanksgiving primetime showdown at the new Highmark Stadium

The Kansas City Chiefs will visit the Buffalo Bills on Thanksgiving night for Week 12 in a NBC-televised primetime matchup at Buffalo’s new Highmark Stadium, continuing a yearly rivalry since 2020 with Buffalo holding a regular-season edge and Kansas City owning playoff success; Mahomes’ ACL recovery is expected to be behind him, though other injuries could affect the lineup.

Four Chiefs Games to Skip for Primetime in 2026
sports1 month ago

Four Chiefs Games to Skip for Primetime in 2026

As the 2026 NFL schedule looms, the piece argues four Kansas City Chiefs matchups—Raiders, Cardinals, Jets, and Dolphins—don’t belong in primetime due to limited marquee appeal, despite Mahomes and company drawing national attention; an honorable mention goes to the Falcons on the road, and the article notes the Chiefs will still land primetime slots overall because of Mahomes.