NFL writer targets Kansas City Chiefs OL Wanya Morris as a potential trade block selection
"At this point in the offseason, contracts are especially relevant. The June 1 deadline for pushing dead money into 2026 has passed, making it more palatable for some players to be dealt. With the cutdown to 53 players slated for August 26, teams will look to trade other players before they become cap-related cuts." wrote Knox, who listed Morris on his honorable mention list of players, "Teams that didn't fill their biggest needs in the draft or uncovered holes during organized team activities (OTAs) and minicamp will be looking to buy."
Morris struggled with consistency during several starts at left tackle last season. Patrick Mahomes was sacked five times in the Chiefs' win over the Carolina Panthers in Week 12, and the Las Vegas Raiders notably got him down four times during their Black Friday game.
Kansas City signed veteran left tackle Jaylon Moore at the start of free agency and drafted Josh Simmons in the first round of this year's draft. The moves could be a hint at a possible change regarding Morris' status with the team heading into the 2025 season.
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