Falcons Seek Right Tackle After McGary's Exit
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Falcons Seek New Right Tackle After Kaleb McGarys Departure
The Falcons are on the hunt for a new right tackle following Kaleb McGarys retirement. McGary, a former thirty-first overall pick, played ninety-three games with ninety-two starts over six seasons. However, a knee injury in training camp ended his 2025 season. He had recently signed a two-year extension with Atlanta, but his departure leaves a significant void. Elijah Wilkinson, who filled in at right tackle last season, has also left for the Cardinals. With left-handed quarterbacks Michael Penix Junior and Tua Tagovailoa on the depth chart, the Falcons must prioritize finding a new right tackle in free agency or the draft to ensure their quarterbacks protection and the offenses success.
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NFL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! — Falcons Seek Right Tackle After McGary's Exit. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.
On April 8th, Falcons are on the hunt for a new ride tackle after Caleb McGarry called it quits. His agent broke the news Wednesday, ending a solid run for the 31-year-old lineman. McGarry came in as the Falcons 31st overall pick back in 2019. Over six seasons, he logged 93 games with 92 starts. But a knee injury in training camp wiped out his entire 2000, 25 campaign. He locked in a two-year extension with Atlanta just last August. Now Elijah Wilkinson, who stepped up a right tackle last season, has bolted to the cardinals, leaving the spot wide open. That gap hits harder with lefty quarterbacks, Michael Pennex Jr., and two atago-viloa topping the depth chart. Blindside protection from the right becomes non-negotiable for those guys to thrive. Atlanta's got to prioritize this in free agency, or the draft, to keep their QB's upright and the offense rolling strong. That's your update from NFL News Today, powered by AI.
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