"KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Wanya Morris, the Kansas City Chiefs' backup left tackle, sustained a season-ending left knee injury during Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Starting in place of the injured Josh Simmons, Morris suffered his injury on the game's opening snap when he appeared to be rolled up on by center Creed Humphrey while run blocking. Within minutes of having to be assisted off the field, Morris was taken to the locker room on a cart."
"Morris was replaced by undrafted rookie Esa Pole, who made his NFL debut after being elevated to the active roster this past week. Pole was impressive, too, especially when matched up with Texans pass rusher Danielle Hunter. In 21 snaps against Hunter, Pole allowed only one pressure, which was not generated until 4.2 seconds after the snap, according to Next Gen Stats."
Wanya Morris, the Kansas City Chiefs' backup left tackle, sustained a season-ending left knee injury on the opening snap of Sunday night's game against the Houston Texans. He was rolled up on by center Creed Humphrey while run blocking, was assisted off the field, taken to the locker room on a cart and later seen leaving on crutches. Undrafted rookie Esa Pole was elevated to the active roster this week and replaced Morris, making his NFL debut. In 21 snaps against Danielle Hunter, Pole allowed only one pressure, which did not occur until 4.2 seconds after the snap. Pole could start Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers as the Chiefs' fourth different left tackle, and quarterback Patrick Mahomes credited Pole with giving him time to throw downfield.
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