The Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams are clearly on speaking terms. The blockbuster deal between the two franchises, with Trent McDuffie as its centerpiece, is evidence that general managers Brett Veach and Les Snead are open to sharing ideas (and players). That camaraderie might come into play once again before a new season begins.
The Chiefs are "exploring trade options" for frustrated offensive tackle Wanya Morris, as Jeremy Fowler reported on Tuesday, and the Rams have been mentioned as a possible suitor for his services. Seattle Seahawks beat writer Brian Nemhauser mentioned L.A. as a "logical" destination in the wake of Fowler's report.
Morris's clear slide down the Chiefs' depth chart has created a longing to play elsewhere as he comes into a contract year. Unless K.C. experiences (another) rash of injuries at offensive tackle, Morris is unlikely to piece together much of a highlight reel as he fights for an OT4 battle behind Josh Simmons, Jaylon Moore, and Esa Pole. Ethan Driskell, Kahlil Benson, and Chu Godrick are also vying for the same spot in mandatory minicamp.
The Rams are facing some unexpected uncertainty at left tackle, and could provide a perfect trade partner for the Chiefs.
While it's uncertain what the Chiefs might get in return, there's no doubt that Morris could provide a team like Rams with some security up front. He has 16 starts in his first three NFL seasons after Kansas City drafted him in the third round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Depending on their internal draft grades on Morris, the Rams could find another reason to call Veach and work out a deal.
The Rams are dealing with the unsettling news of Alaric Jackson's recent arrest on suspicion of domestic violence. The Rams are a long way from any clarity regarding Jackson's potential availability for a new season, but some preventative roster maintenance in the form of tackle help might be worth the investment for Snead.
Morris would come with a $1.7 million cap hit for the Rams, or any interested team, which is a reasonable price for someone capable of holding down a swing tackle role in '26. Still only 25, Morris is young and might benefit from a change of scenery, and the motivation of a contract year wouldn't hurt. And with former teammates like McDuffie and Jaylen Watson on the Rams roster, Morris might have some insiders encouraging such a trade.
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