Wanya Morris injury update: What happened to Chiefs star vs Texans in SNF? Scary video emerges

Wanya Morris injury update: The Kansas City Chiefs received a devastating blow during the Sunday Night game against the Houston Texans

Updated on: Dec 8, 2025, 07:10:34 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Wanya Morris injury update: The Kansas City Chiefs received a devastating blow during the Sunday Night game against the Houston Texans. On the first play of the game, starting left tackle Wanya Morris went down. He couldn't get up and quarterback Patrick Mahomes kneeled in support of his teammate.

Kansas City Chiefs offensive lineman Wanya Morris is assisted after being injured (AP)

NBC's broadcast did not show the replay of the injury, with Mike Tirico saying it “wasn’t pleasant.”

With Morris' injury, the Chiefs' offensive line crisis only gets worse. Andy Reid and co were already missing three starters.

What happened to Wayna Morris?

The play was routine, a 3-yard run by Isiah Pacheco, but Morris collapsed afterward, clutching his left knee. He needed assistance to reach the sideline and was unable to put any weight on the injured leg.

Trainers evaluated him briefly on the bench before a cart was brought out. Reporters at the stadium noted that Morris was transported to the locker room for additional tests, ending his night after a single play.

With Morris out, the Chiefs turned to undrafted rookie Esa Pole, who was thrown into his first NFL action at left tackle.

Kansas City Chiefs Depth Chart

OFFENSE

Wide Receiver

Rashee Rice

JuJu Smith-Schuster

Jalen Royals

Wide Receiver

Xavier Worthy

Nikko Remigio

Wide Receiver

Hollywood Brown

Tyquan Thornton

Left Tackle

Josh Simmons

Wanya Morris

Jaylon Moore

Left Guard

Kingsley Suamataia

Mike Caliendo

Hunter Nourzad

Center

Creed Humphrey

Hunter Nourzad

Mike Caliendo

Right Guard

Trey Smith

Jaylon Moore

Wanya Morris

Right Tackle

Jawaan Taylor

Jaylon Moore

Wanya Morris

Tight End

Travis Kelce

Noah Gray

Robert Tonyan

Jared Wiley

Quarterback

Patrick Mahomes

Gardner Minshew

Running Back

Isiah Pacheco

Kareem Hunt

Elijah Mitchell

Brashard Smith

DEFENSE

Defensive End

Mike Danna

Ashton Gillotte

Defensive Tackle

Derrick Nnadi

Mike Pennel

Defensive Tackle

Chris Jones

Jerry Tillery

Defensive End

George Karlaftis

Charles Omenihu

Linebacker

Drue Tranquill

Jeffrey Bassa

Linebacker

Nick Bolton

Jack Cochrane

Linebacker

Leo Chenal

Cooper McDonald

Cornerback

Trent McDuffie

Nohl Williams

Kevin Knowles

Cornerback

Jaylen Watson

Kristian Fulton

Joshua Williams

Safety

Bryan Cook

Jaden Hicks

Safety

Chamarri Conner

Chris Roland-Wallace

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker

Harrison Butker

Holder

Matt Araiza

Punter

Matt Araiza

Long Snapper

James Winchester

Punt Returner

Nikko Remigio

Tyquan Thornton

Kick Returner

Nikko Remigio

Brashard Smith

Tyquan Thornton

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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