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Falcons trade for Chiefs OT Morris, sources say
Key takeaways
- Morris, 25, has started 16 games in three seasons with the Chiefs, including 11 in 2024 at left tackle.
- Right tackle is especially important for the Falcons, because they have two left-handed quarterbacks competing for the starting job: Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
- New coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees plan to run more plays under center, which would necessitate better blindside help for a lefty QB.
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Morris, 25, has started 16 games in three seasons with the Chiefs, including 11 in 2024 at left tackle. The Falcons have been in need of tackle depth, especially on the right side after longtime starter Kaleb Mc Gary's sudden retirement this offseason.
Right tackle is especially important for the Falcons, because they have two left-handed quarterbacks competing for the starting job: Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr.
New coach Kevin Stefanski and offensive coordinator Tommy Rees plan to run more plays under center, which would necessitate better blindside help for a lefty QB.
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