Falcons Sign Jawaan Taylor After McGary's Retirement

0:00On April 21st, Falcons' offensive tackle Kayla McGherry shot everyone by retiring out of nowhere, but the team moved fast, signing veteran Jawan. Taylor just hours later as their top replacement option. In Monday's pre-draft press conference, General Manager Ian Cunningham said they weren't caught off guard since retirement talks have been bubbling. He stressed protecting the roster by lining up moves like free agency or trades right away. Cunningham broke down why they love Taylor. He's massive, tough, reliable, and brings balance to both past protection and the run game. That kind of plug and play starter doesn't come around often. Head coach Kevin Stofansky chimed in, calling Taylor a perfect cultural fit after meeting him. Stofansky highlighted his time on winning teams and all that pro-level experience at tackle. With Taylor locked in, the Falcons line up stronger for the grind ahead, ready to build on that veteran presence. Stay locked in with NFL News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with the story.