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Falcons' Right Tackle Spot Opens After McGary Retires
8 Apr
Summary
- Kaleb McGary, the Falcons' 2019 first-round pick, has retired.
- McGary missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury.
- Atlanta's quarterback situation makes the right tackle position crucial.
The Atlanta Falcons are actively seeking a new right tackle after Kaleb McGary announced his retirement on Wednesday. McGary, who was drafted 31st overall by the Falcons in 2019, had a six-season tenure with the team, appearing in 93 games with 92 starts.
His career was notably impacted by a knee injury sustained during training camp, which caused him to miss the entirety of the 2025 season. McGary had recently signed a two-year contract extension with the Falcons in August of last year.
Adding to the team's tackle needs, Elijah Wilkinson, who filled the right tackle role last season, has signed with the Cardinals. This development is particularly significant given that the Falcons' depth chart features left-handed quarterbacks Michael Penix Jr. and Tua Tagovailoa, making the security of the right tackle position even more critical.
