Morris will start at left tackle against the Falcons on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Morris didn't win the job in camp, losing out to rookie Kingsley Suamataia. However, Suamataia struggled Week 2 and allowed Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson to get the best of him, leading to him being benched during the game. The Chiefs will now turn to the second-year pro to protect Patrick Mahomes' blindside.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Set for Thursday
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Morris (knee) was listed as a full participant at practice Monday and is not on the Chiefs' injury report for Thursday's game against the Ravens, Matt McMullen of the Chiefs' official site reports.
Morris tweaked his knee in the team's final preseason game, but he can be considered healthy, for now. A third-round selection in 2023, the Oklahoma product is expected to be Kansas City's primary reserve at offensive tackle in 2024.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Re-tweaked same injured knee
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Coach Andy Reid said Morris re-tweaked the same knee that had been bothering him previously in Thursday night's preseason loss to the Bears, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
"He's going to be OK, give him some time here to rest up. He was doing a nice job when he had the opportunity there," said Reid. Morris had previously been diagnosed with a bone bruise in the knee two weeks ago. He's competing for swing tackle duties in Kansas City behind second-round rookie LT Kingsley Suamataia and RT Jawaan Taylor.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Won't return Thursday
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Morris has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday's preseason game against Chicago due to a right knee injury, Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Morris sustained the injury on a failed fourth-down attempt in the first quarter. He was able to walk to the locker room under his own power, but he will not return Thursday. The 2023 third-round tackle is slated to serve in a backup role on the Chiefs' offensive line.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Dealing with knee injury
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Morris has a bone bruise in his knee, Charles Goldman of AtoZSports.com reports.
Morris hurt his knee in practice Wednesday and remained sidelined Monday. The nature of his injury suggests that he probably isn't slated for an extended absence. Morris was listed as the No. 2 option at left tackle on the Chiefs' initial unofficial depth chart, per Pete Sweeney of ArrowheadPride.com.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Arrested for misdemeanor possession
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Morris and teammate Chukwuebuka Godrick were arrested on misdemeanor marijuana possession charges Thursday and released on bond Friday, according to Johnson County (Kansas) Sheriff reports, Grant Gordon of NFL.com reports.
Morris and Godrick were arrested Thursday night and released on a $2,500 bond Friday. Possession of marijuana is illegal in the state of Kansas. Morris is expected to compete for the starting left tackle spot for the Chiefs in 2024. It's unclear whether Morris will face supplemental discipline from the NFL or the Chiefs as a result of this arrest.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Won't play in wild card
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Morris (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's game against the Dolphins, Adam Teicher of ESPN.com reports.
Morris sustained a concussion during the Chiefs' Week 18 win over the Chargers, and after logging two consecutive DNPs to open Kansas City's week of practice, he's officially been ruled out for Saturday's affair. Donovan Smith, who's missed the Chiefs' last five games with a neck issue, is expected to make his return at left tackle in the wild card.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Will not return
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Morris (concussion) will not return to Sunday's matchup with the Chargers, Matt Derrick of ChiefsDigest.com reports.
Morris is officially in concussion protocol and will not return to Sunday's game as a result. In his absence, Joe Thuney is expected to continue filling in on the offensive line.
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Chiefs' Wanya Morris: Returns to practice
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Morris (hamstring) returned to the field for practice Wednesday, John Dixon of ArrowheadPride.com reports.
Morris left practice early Sunday with what was described as a hamstring strain by head coach Andy Reid. The third-round rookie's quick recovery will be of benefit as he works to earn a spot on the Chiefs' offensive line.
