Wanya Morris’ Future in Kansas City Uncertain After Rough Night in Houston
Sunday night’s loss to the Texans wasn’t just another stumble for the Kansas City Chiefs-it felt like something more. The kind of loss that makes you wonder if the dynasty window is creaking shut. While the Chiefs are still mathematically in the playoff hunt, the margin for error is razor-thin, and the momentum that once seemed inevitable now feels like it’s slipping.
But let’s be clear: this isn’t the end of the Patrick Mahomes era. He’s still one of the most gifted quarterbacks in the league, and as long as he’s under center with Andy Reid on the sideline, the Chiefs will have a shot. Even as veterans like Travis Kelce and Chris Jones inch closer to the back end of their careers, Kansas City’s foundation remains strong enough to stay in the AFC title conversation.
For one player, though, Sunday night may have marked more than just a tough loss-it might’ve been the final chapter of his time in Kansas City.
Wanya Morris’ Chiefs Tenure Hits a Crossroads
When Wanya Morris was selected in the third round of the 2023 draft, the Chiefs hoped they were getting a developmental tackle who could eventually step into a larger role. And for a while, it looked like he might get there. Injuries and inconsistency along the offensive line gave Morris opportunities early, and he ended up starting 15 games across his first two seasons.
But despite the reps, Morris never quite locked down a permanent spot. His play has hovered in that frustrating middle ground-not disastrous, but not dependable enough to be a long-term answer either.
This past Sunday, with both Josh Simmons and Jawaan Taylor banged up, Morris got another shot to prove he belonged. Instead, things took a turn for the worse.
He exited the game with a knee injury, and while head coach Andy Reid didn’t offer details, he admitted it “did not look good.” That’s never what you want to hear-especially for a player already fighting to stay in the mix.
And even before the injury, Morris was struggling. He’s allowed three pressures on just 30 pass-blocking snaps this season and has already drawn two penalties.
That’s not the kind of efficiency you need from someone trying to earn a starting role in a high-powered offense. What made it sting even more was the performance of rookie undrafted free agent Esa Pole, who stepped in and significantly outplayed Morris on the same night.
What Comes Next?
Morris still has a year left on his rookie contract, but the writing could be on the wall. If Pole continues to flash potential and the Chiefs get healthier at tackle, it’s entirely possible the team moves on from Morris in the offseason-either via trade or release. The NFL doesn’t wait around, and Kansas City has shown time and again they’re willing to make bold moves to keep their roster competitive.
There’s talent in Morris, no doubt. But in Kansas City, where expectations are sky-high and every roster spot is earned, “potential” only gets you so far. If this was his last game in a Chiefs uniform, it’ll go down as a tough ending to a tenure that never quite took off.
For now, the Chiefs regroup and look ahead. Their road to the playoffs is still open, but the margin for error is gone. And for Wanya Morris, the road ahead might lead somewhere new entirely.