Wanya Morris is a professional American football player, currently playing for the Kansas City Chiefs. He joined the Chiefs as the #64 offensive tackle after being picked in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Recently, during the Chiefs’ final preseason game, he sustained an injury that resulted in an early exit.
Let’s take a look at the details of Wanya Morris’ injury and when he might return to play.
How did Wanya Morris get injured while playing football?
Wanya Morris sustained a knee injury during an unsuccessful fourth-down attempt against the Chicago Bears.
On Thursday, Morris left the game in the first quarter after suffering a knee injury during the Chiefs’ final preseason game. Despite the injury, he was able to walk to the locker room on his own but did not return to the game. The exact nature of the injury was not immediately disclosed, and Chukwuebuka Godrick replaced him on the field.
Morris was reportedly seen holding his knee as he walked off the field. He received medical attention at the on-site training table. Previously, he had a shoulder injury and a bone bruise on his knee. It is unclear whether Thursday’s injury affected the same leg.
When will Wanya Morris return to play with the Kansas City Chiefs?
There is no official statement yet about when Wanya Morris will return to play.
Although he left the field without assistance, the timeline for Morris’s return remains unknown. The Chiefs’ first regular season game is on September 5. With two weeks until the game, Morris will need time to rest, recover, and train to return in top form.
If Morris requires an extended recovery period, the Kansas City Chiefs might consider Donovan Smith to take his place. Smith started most of Kansas City’s 2023-24 season games and was replaced by Morris when he was injured.
