Last week, it was reported that Morris was seeking a larger role, and a few days later, the trade was agreed to.
Morris will leave to compete for a starting job with the Falcons, but this move more signifies that the Chiefs are comfortable with the offensive tackle depth and even with reserve players’ ability to fill in when needed.
Right tackle competition
The Chiefs do not have a full-time starter returning at either tackle position this upcoming season, even with Josh Simmons looking to become a stalwart at left tackle.
Right tackle is feeling more and more like the starting job is up in the air.
Sixth-year lineman Jaylon Moore will likely be given the first crack at winning the right tackle job, but he has company, according to head coach Andy Reid.
Second-year player Esa Pole will return to the team after starting the final four games of last season at left tackle after injuries to Simmons and Morris. With Simmons, the future of the left side of the offensive line, Pole is available to compete with Moore on the right side.
Moore will benefit from experience, and given his salary cap number for the season ($14.20 million), he should be expected to be start once we get to Week 1.