The World Cup opening ceremony took off at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City on Thursday, marking the countdown to the opening group game between Mexico and South Africa. 

Latin music and dance numbers gravitated around a massive model of the World Cup trophy in the center of the pitch, ahead of 104 matches over the next 39 days, building to the final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19. 

In the highlight of the ceremony, Colombian star Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy performed “Dai Dai” — an Italian slang term meaning “come on” or “give it your all” — the official song of the tournament, bringing roars from the crowd.

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Mexico vs South Africa is the one and only fixture taking place on opening day, one arguably rare example of a World Cup tradition that has endured for the first ever competition involving 48 teams. 

The game ended with Mexico beating South Africa 2-0.

Police were out in force in the Mexican capital, not least around the outdoor viewing area in the city center, where there were reports of scuffles as people tried to funnel into the crowded site in the run-up to the game. 

The teams came onto the pitch to cheers from the sellout crowd almost an hour before kickoff was scheduled. 

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Mexico’s Julian Quinones celebrates after scoring the opening goal. (AP Photo)

Not many players have managed to outscore Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi Pro League. Julian Quinones did exactly that in the 2025-26 season. And on Thursday night, the Mexican striker carried that form onto football’s biggest stage, scripting a piece of FIFA World Cup history.The 29-year-old forward, who netted 33 goals in 31 league games for Al Qadsiah — five more than Ronaldo’s tally of 28 goals in 30 matches for Al Nassr — scored the opening goal of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Mexico defeated South Africa 2-0 in front of a packed Estadio Azteca.More significantly, Quinones became the first player from a CONCACAF nation to score the opening goal of a World Cup tournament.

Historic strike sparks Azteca celebrations

With 80,000 fans creating a deafening atmosphere in Mexico City, the co-hosts struck in just the ninth minute. South African goalkeeper Ronwen Williams attempted to play out from the back, but a misplaced pass and poor control from Sithole allowed Erik Lira to win possession and feed Quinones.The Al Qadsiah star needed no second invitation. From the edge of the box, he unleashed a powerful effort that squeezed through Williams’ legs and into the net, sending the iconic stadium into raptures.It was the earliest opening goal of a World Cup since Philipp Lahm scored for Germany after six minutes against Costa Rica in 2006.While France’s Lucien Laurent remains the first player to score in a World Cup match, having done so against Mexico in 1930, Quinones added his own chapter to the tournament’s rich history. In the previous edition in Qatar in 2022, Ecuador captain Enner Valencia had scored the competition’s first goal against hosts Qatar.

Mexico overpower South Africa

Quinones remained Mexico’s biggest threat throughout the opening half, even striking the post, before veteran striker Raul Jimenez doubled the advantage in the 67th minute with a powerful header in his fourth World Cup appearance.South Africa’s task became increasingly difficult after Sithole was sent off early in the second half. Matters worsened when Zwane received another red card in the 83rd minute, reducing the visitors to nine men. Mexico also had a player dismissed in stoppage time, making it a match that produced three red cards.The victory extended Mexico’s remarkable dominance over African opposition to 22 consecutive wins across all competitions, with their last defeat against an African side coming against the same opponents in the 2005 Gold Cup.It was also the 20th World Cup match hosted at the iconic Estadio Azteca — the most by any stadium in tournament history — and Mexico ensured the famous venue witnessed yet another memorable night.For Quinones, though, this was a stage worthy of his growing reputation. First, he finished above Cristiano Ronaldo in the Saudi scoring charts. Now, he has become the man who opened the scoring at the 2026 FIFA World Cup — a feat no player from the CONCACAF region had ever achieved before.

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A pivotal clash in the finals race awaits when St Kilda and GWS meet at Marvel Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Just one win separates the two clubs on the ladder, adding extra significance to an already intriguing matchup. The Saints let a golden opportunity slip last week, surrendering a 33-point lead in a heartbreaking loss to Sydney. GWS arrives fresh from the bye and full of confidence after a commanding victory over Melbourne before the break. Finn Callaghan continues to emerge as one of the competition’s premier midfielders, while Toby Greene remains a constant threat in attack. St Kilda won the earlier meeting between the sides this season, but current form favours the Giants, who have won three of their past four matches.

Real Madrid is bringing back Jose Mourinho for a second stint some 13 years after he left the club, the Spanish powerhouse said Thursday. The Portuguese coach joins on a three-year contract and will officially take charge on July 13, when the preseason starts, the club said. Mourinho left no one in Spain indifferent to his abrasive, yet undeniably successful, managerial style when he first coached Madrid from 2010 to 2013. During his first run, he led Madrid to a Spanish league title and a Copa del Rey crown. Yet he is more remembered for his confrontational personality that ended up splitting his own squad and alienating all but the most hardcore fans, as well as a large part of the local media.

He will now inherit an underachieving team and rejoin a club in disarray.

Madrid hasn’t won a major title in two years with superstar striker Kylian Mbappe onboard. The club went through two coaches in Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa this season.

The record 15-time European Cup winners have furthermore been embarrassed by series of unseemly events. There was a fight between players, fans jeering the team, and players questioning Arbeloa’s decisions.

Club president Florentino Pérez added to the sense of a club in crisis by giving a press conference to announce he would call early elections, which he then won, while blasting the media for what he considered a campaign to force him to quit.

Pérez’s re-election paved the way for Mourinho’s return.

Mourinho famously proclaimed himself as “a special one” over two decades ago when he was introduced as Chelsea’s coach, having led FC Porto to a surprising Champions League title in 2004.

He lived up that boastful claim, making Chelsea a Premier League champion before he steered Inter Milan to the 2010 Champions League title, beating a seemingly unstoppable Barcelona en route to the final.

That convinced Pérez that Mourinho was the ideal coach to topple a Barcelona led by Pep Guardiola and Lionel Messi in La Liga.

The rivalry between Mourinho and Guardiola took the contests between their clubs to new heights.

Following a 2011 defeat to Barcelona, Mourinho outraged Barcelona supporters, and many neutral ones, by saying he “would be ashamed” to win a Champions League like Guardiola did, claiming Barcelona was favored by the referees. Mourinho even got physical, poking an assistant coach of Guardiola in the eye during a scuffle between their teams later that year.

But after winning the 2012 La Liga title, Madrid and Mourinho parted ways in 2013 with three years left on his contract. That followed a shock loss in the Copa del Rey final to Atletico Madrid and with media reports of him falling out with some of his players like fan favorite Iker Casillas.

Now 63, Mourinho has lost his status of being a serial champion who only coaches the elite clubs.

His brilliant career has dimmed after a frustrating spell at Manchester United from 2016-2018. Since then, he has coached at Tottenham, Roma, Fenerbahce, and, last season, Benfica.

His only trophy since leaving United was the 2022 Conference League, Europe’s third-tier competition, won with Roma.

But it seems that Pérez believes Mourinho’s experience and his strong personality are just what Madrid needs to take on a Barcelona side that is once again dominant thanks to its new talisman, Lamine Yamal.

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The people hoping Henry Ruggs III could be paroled on Thursday were adamant he’s improved as a person, is remorseful about the accident that killed a woman in a 2021 car crash, and is ready to re-enter society. It was not good enough for the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners.

The board denied the parole request by Ruggs, and he may not get out until 2027 when a mandatory parole release date is set.

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Former Raiders player Henry Ruggs waits in court for a hearing at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas on May 2, 2023. Attorneys announced a plea agreement on felony DUI charges related to a deadly 2021 crash. (K.M. Cannon/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

It has been nearly five years since Ruggs, a 2020 first-round draft pick for the Las Vegas Raiders, drove his sports car at speeds of up to 156 mph and slammed into a vehicle driven by Tina Tintor.

Tintor, 23, and her dog, Max, were killed as their car burst violently into flames.

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Prosecutors at the time said that Ruggs was legally drunk. He had a blood alcohol level of 0.16, which is twice the legal limit, in a test taken within the required two hours after the crash.

Ruggs spent the evening of Nov. 2, 2021, at Topgolf, a sports entertainment venue in Las Vegas, according to prosecutors.

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Henry Ruggs III stands next to a Chevrolet Corvette involved in a fatal accident in Las Vegas, Nev., on Nov. 2, 2021. Police said Ruggs was driving the Corvette when it hit another vehicle, killing a woman. He will be charged with DUI resulting in death. (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Ruggs pleaded guilty in May 2023 to felony DUI causing death and misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. He was sentenced in August 2023 to a three-to-10-year prison sentence.

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The prison sentence effectively ended Ruggs’ NFL career, although there have been whispers he’d like to attempt a comeback when he eventually is released. He would be 28 years old if he gets out before the 2027 NFL season.

Ruggs, in the meantime, completed his bachelor’s degree at the University of Alabama, participated in prison work and trustee programs, including a stint working at the Nevada governor’s mansion under a state inmate work program, and expressed his remorse about the incident.

Former Las Vegas Raiders player Henry Ruggs III appears in court at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Nov. 22, 2021. He was ordered to wear an ankle monitor to measure his alcohol level after missing a court-ordered test. Ruggs faces DUI charges following a fatal car crash. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye-Pool/Getty Images)

That apparently was not enough for the Board.

The Associated Press reported Ruggs will go before the parole board again three months before his Aug. 24, 2027, mandatory parole release date, according to Kathi Baker, executive director of the Nevada Board of Parole Commissioners.

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If we are honest, as football fans, we needed this.

We needed an end to the gouging and the politicking and the shambles, to the power games and the bad faith actions of those who run the show.

What we needed was the show.

Thankfully that show has now begun and with the arrival of football the conversations can change a little.

Are Mexico contenders to win it all? No, not on this performance. And yet we can confidently say they will have the greatest home advantage of any team playing at this World Cup, not just because they have easily the most fervent support of the three co-hosts, but also the altitude and potentially the heat, which could benefit them against visitors to this beautifully chaotic, football-mad country.

And as football finally takes centre-stage, a word for the stage itself.

How magnificent is this glorious Estadio Azteca, blending the scale and steepling heights of the Bernabéu with the culture and traditional feel of the Maracaná. The way that top tier keeps rising into the sky, almost an exponential curve, creates a cauldron in which passion reverberates and the past echoes.

One of football’s true cathedrals, history seeps from its creaking, though recently cleaned, pores: Carlos Alberto’s galloping strike, Pele lifting the World Cup in 1970, the Hand of God, the goal of the century and Diego Maradona hoisting his own Jules Rimet all happened here. What a blessing.

In turn, what a crime to football that that final of this bloated tournament will take place at a soulless tin box in New Jersey rather than one of sport’s greatest and most historic arenas.

What a neat summation of the cultural barbarism Fifa has inflicted upon the tournament in the name of commercial gain.

The game, though. As discussed, Mexico didn’t send a message today but they did do what was necessary. It has become apparent in recent international breaks that Javier Aguirre would seek more control in games, hence his selection of Erik Lira in a holding role that had shades of an old-fashioned libero. Julian Quiñones may not be a household name around the world but he is Mexico’s best player, and he comes into the tournament positively brimming with confidence after finishing as top scorer in the Saudi Pro League. Given the talent there, that’s not an achievement to simply ignore.

It was he who had the first chance, which would have settled the nerves of a buzzing home crowd, only to go one better and successfully calm them in the ninth minute with the tournament’s opening goal. This wasn’t an iconic goal out of the Siphiwe Tshabalala drawer when these teams met in this same opening fixture in 2010. A heavy touch from Sphephelo Sithole gifted Mexico the goal from which they were always going to struggle to recover from, and when the South Africa midfielder got himself sent off minutes after the break, this game felt as good as over.

A second from an emotional Raul Jimenez secured the win, and Mexico were able to throw into the fray a few of the young talents who may, one would hope, end up making this team of relative control and calm a bit more energetic and exciting.

Gilberto Mora is chief among those. The youngest player at the tournament, and the only 17-year-old, he will be playing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs within the next year and is very much a player to watch. Armando Gonzalez replaced the veteran Jimenez up front as some would argue he should have done from the start. The Chivas youngster is another player destined for bigger things and likely Europe this summer.

Pining for these younger, more electric talents is not to say that Mexico played badly, far from it. But with the desire for control came what, at times, felt like circulation of the ball that was far too slow. César Montes’ late red card gives them an opportunity to try someone else at centre-back, perhaps the ball-playing Luis Romo, while there are also more attacking options available at right-back.

In the end though, Mexico did what was necessary. With the absurd format of this tournament they are already 94% likely to reach the knockout stages and the priority now must be winning the group in order to avoid a tough draw in the round of 32. Even winning the group and finding their way through a knockout game would likely set up a round-of-16 tie with England.

What a night that would be at this historic arena. And as the lights go out on the first match of this World Cup and we are ushered towards the exits, you can’t help but feel that just as football deserves better than Fifa, this stadium, the Colossus of Santa Ursula, deserves better than for its final World Cup match this time around to be in the round of 16.

It’s up to Aguirre to ensure the same is true for the Mexican team.

Tyson Fury is gearing up for an August outing, ahead of his eventual showdown with Anthony Joshua, touted for November.

Now, one opponent who has been linked to a clash with ‘The Gypsy King’ has promised to ‘ruin Fury’s plans’, if given the opportunity.

Fury ended a 16-month spell of inactivity by outpointing Arslanbek Makhmudov back in April, before making a beeline for Joshua in a post-fight interview and demanding a long-awaited fight with his perennial rival.

Since then, it appears as though terms have been agreed, but the event still hinges on both men being successful in their respective ‘tune-up’ bouts, with ‘AJ’ scheduled to fight Albania’s Kristian Prenga on Saturday, July 25.

For Fury, an opponent is yet to be announced ahead of a reported August bout, but former unified heavyweight champion and Joshua conquerer, Andy Ruiz Jr, has been mentioned as one potential dance partner.

Speaking to iFL TV, ‘The Destroyer’ vowed that he would ruin Fury’s plans and take his position in a fight with Joshua, if selected as his August opponent.

“I hope so [that I get the Tyson Fury fight], but if they are smart, they wouldn’t take it. What I have been telling everybody is, ‘if I get that fight with Tyson Fury, you best believe; tell Eddie [Hearn], tell Turki [Al-Alshikh], tell everybody that I am going to mess up the plans’, because I am gonna win that damn fight.

“Best believe that I am going to be the one ending up fighting Anthony Joshua, we are going to have that trilogy.”

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Ruiz then went on to reveal his hitlist, where he added Deontay Wilder’s name into the mix, keen for a big fight next, despite being winless since September 2022.

“I would love to fight Tyson Fury or Anthony Joshua or [Deontay] Wilder. All of those big fights that we are supposed to make, I want to make ‘em now. Now, I am ready, I am hungry, I want a piece of that pie.”

News on Fury’s opponent is expected imminently, with another Albanian heavyweight believed to be in the running. 

When the Minnesota Vikings completed their “competitive rebuild” process in 2024, a Super Bowl window, in theory, should’ve opened. Well, according to Bleacher Report, that window has already closed — and if so, wasn’t really ajar in the first place.

BR’s Brad Gagnon analyzed each NFL team’s current Super Bowl window, and for the Vikings, he essentially said the franchise is cooked.

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That’s a wrap for Minnesota’s Super Bowl aspirations, as Gagnon explained, “Minnesota Vikings: Closed. The talent is there at the skill positions, along the offensive line and on defense, but we need to see something from either Kyler Murray or J.J. McCarthy first.”

For context, Gagnon noted on the Green Bay Packers, “Green Bay Packers: 2-6 years. The 27-year-old Jordan Love is in his prime and under contract for the next few years, and the Packers are already a perennial playoff team.”

“They’re far from a crossroads, but things get tricky if they can’t deliver the next two years and Love is slated to count $74.2 million against the cap in 2028.”

And for Detroit: “Detroit Lions: 1-4 years. Jared Goff turns 32 this year, and the Lions have had no playoff success the last two seasons. Another failure could mark the end of the run, while a successful rebound could keep the window open into Goff’s mid-30s.”

The Roster — and Defense — Disagrees

A Super Bowl window remains open because of a trustworthy, borderline-elite defense, and the Vikings found theirs when Brian Flores arrived in 2023. While Kevin O’Connell’s first season delivered wins, drama, and last-minute heroics, Ed Donatell’s defense made every game a coin flip.

Flores then transformed the defense into the roster’s most reliable asset, a crucial development, especially for Kyler Murray, who signed on Minnesota’s dotted line if free agency three months ago.

Murray’s tenure in Arizona often saw him compensating for subpar situations. Defenses were rarely more than adequate, and his supporting cast inconsistently matched his talent. Now, imagine him in Minnesota: Flores’ defense, O’Connell’s play-calling, Justin Jefferson, Jordan Addison, T.J. Hockenson, and a solid offensive line. Suddenly, an 8.5-win projection seems conservative.

Last year, the Vikings won nine games with a comparable roster and less consistent quarterback play. While losing Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia stings, Murray offers a significant boost in offensive efficiency. His career EPA+CPOE metrics rival those of Baker Mayfield, Trevor Lawrence, Daniel Jones, and C.J. Stroud.

If the prospect of Mayfield or Lawrence in Minnesota excites fans, Murray should at least spark serious consideration. The Super Bowl window remains open if Murray returns to form and the defense maintains its high standard. The playmakers are in place, the coaching is solid, and the roster is competitive.

It’s just up to the quarterback to deliver.

All Up to Murray — and Maybe McCarthy

Of course, if Murray simply doesn’t click in O’Connell’s system, all bets are off. Murray has been in the NFL for seven seasons and has worked with two different offenses. He should be able to “figure it out” with experience in his toolkit.

If he falters, the Vikings won’t hesitate to pass the baton to McCarthy, who’s hungry to resume his development and maturation after a rollercoaster 2025 campaign. In fact, Minnesota is hosting a quarterback battle this summer between Murray and McCarthy. May the best man win.

If both men falter — yes, Minnesota will be back to square one, probably eyeing the 2027 NFL Draft for a new quarterback of the future. The class is trending toward being remarkably deep for that project, if so.

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Incidentally, Minnesota hired a new general manager last week, so if Gagnon is correct about a closed Super Bowl window, the Vikings already have a jump on the next step. They won’t have to sack the front office and scratch their heads. Nolan Teasley has already joined the franchiase and will lead the club into the future.

While it’s unclear what quarterback strategy Teasley would pursue, it’s a reasonable bet to assume he’d explore all options, including the aforementioned 2027 rookie class.

But that’s only if Murray and McCarthy utterly stink.

Vegas expects Minnesota to win eight or nine games in 2026 — the same forecast was made before the 2024 campaign when Minnesota ripped off 14 wins under the stewardship of Sam Darnold. They’re also slated to finish in last place in the NFC North, according to sportsbooks.

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The grandson of boxing legend and American civil rights icon Muhammad Ali sent a message to UFC founder Dana White, as White leads a controversial revival of a law named after Ali.

The Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, a revision of a law that passed in 2000, has drawn attention as White and TKO Group push deeper into boxing through Zuffa Boxing. The bill would allow new “Unified Boxing Organizations,” or UBOs, to sign fighters, promote fights, create rankings and award titles under one system. The Congressional Budget Office says the bill would allow UBOs to contract with boxers, promote matches and run rankings and titles.

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Nico Ali Walsh walks off stage after defeating Reyes Sanchez in their four-round bout at Pechanga Arena in San Diego, Calif., on Aug. 20, 2022. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Walsh, as the grandson of the person the bill would be named after, wants to talk to White about it.

“My direct and respectful message to Dana White: We know what my grandfather’s legacy means to this sport, and we both know that as this bill stands, it should not have his name on it. I respect all you’ve done with the UFC,” Walsh said.

“We both live in Vegas, and I’m asking you, let’s have a sit-down, public or private, you choose. Let’s discuss the Ali Act, fighter protections, and what’s truly best for us fighters. Let’s do this for the sport we both love.”

Born to Muhammad’s daughter, Rasheda Ali, Nico has stepped into the ring to carry the Ali family’s boxing legacy. He is also the nephew of undefeated former boxing champion Laila Ali.

The original Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act became law in 2000, and was co-sponsored by John McCain. It was designed to fight unfair and anticompetitive practices in boxing. It also created a firewall between promoters and managers. Under current law, a promoter cannot have a direct or indirect financial interest in a boxer’s management, and a manager cannot have a financial interest in a boxer’s promotion.

Walsh argues the new bill weakens that firewall. He says it could let one organization act like promoter, matchmaker, ranking body and title system at once.

“That’s what the current Muhammad Ali Act protects from happening in boxing,” Walsh said.

The new bill is bipartisan. It has been co-sponsored by Representatives Brian Jack (R-GA) and Sharice Davids (D-KS), and overwhelmingly passed the House of Representatives with cross-party backing from both Republicans and Democrats. It was referred to the Senate Commerce Committee on March 25.

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Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali stands over Sonny Liston and taunts him to get up during their title fight at the Central Maine Youth Center in Lewiston, Maine. Ali knocked Liston out in one minute in the first round. (Getty Images)

Another critic of the bill is promoter Oscar De La Hoya, who argues that this new framework undermines the core of the original 2000 Ali Act, and could result in near-monopolies on the sport.

Still, even Walsh believes there are some details in the original law that could be updated now that 26 years has passed.

“There could be plenty of things updated. The bill, the, the original Ali Act was made in the early 2000s. Of course, it’s been 20-plus years, so things can be refreshed, revamped. One of the biggest things is the health benefits. So the Revival Act is pushing some health benefits. That is amazing for, for us fighters That’s great, but the health benefits at the front end doesn’t negate the, the rights that are being stripped from the fighters on the back end.”

Supporters of the Revival Act say the bill would modernize boxing. The bill includes new safety and business rules for UBOs, and its stated purpose is to “further enhance the well-being of professional boxers.”

As the bill comes under further sports and political debate in coming months, Walsh also wants to send a message to the other fighters about spreading awareness for this issue, and speaking up.

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George Foreman and Muhammad Ali box at Stade du 20 Mai in Kinshasa, Zaire, during the Rumble in the Jungle on Oct. 30, 1974. (Ken Regan/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

His larger concern is that many fighters and fans do not know what the Ali Act does. He said people often hear both sides of the debate but do not know the stakes.

“You need to know your rights as a fighter,” Walsh said.

Fox News Digital has reached out to the UFC for a response.

The Atlanta Falcons are acquiring offensive tackle Wanya Morris from the Kansas City Chiefs, according to several reports.

Atlanta will also get a 2027 seventh-round draft pick, while a 2027 sixth-rounder goes to Kansas City in exchange, according to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler.

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Morris, 25, appeared in 12 games last season for the Chiefs, starting one. However, he suffered a season-ending knee injury on the first snap of Week 14’s matchup with the Houston Texans and missed Kansas City’s remaining four games.

In three years with Kansas City, Morris played in 43 games with 11 starts during the 2024-25 campaign. He even caught a touchdown pass in a Week 2 win over the Cincinnati Bengals that season. Morris was the Chiefs’ 2023 third-round pick (No. 93 overall) out of Oklahoma.

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However, several others had moved ahead of him on the Kansas City depth chart, including six-year veteran Jaylon Moore, second-year player Esa Pole and Chukwuebuka Godrick, and undrafted rookie Kahlil Benson from national champion Indiana.

Morris is expected to fill a swing tackle role with the Falcons, as he did with the Chiefs. Atlanta has Jake Matthews entrenched at left tackle and signed Morris’ former Kansas City teammate Jawaan Taylor to be the starting right tackle. The Falcons also have Michael Jerrell on the depth chart at right tackle, who they acquired from the Seattle Seahawks last season.

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The right side of the line will be particularly important in the Falcons’ offense with Tua Tagovailoa and Michael Penix Jr. Atlanta also needed offensive line depth with tackle Storm Norton going on the physically unable to perform list on Thursday. Morris is also known as a good run-blocker, which has value in an offense featuring Bijan Robinson and Brian Robinson Jr. at running back.