Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary (knee), who was listed as questionable, is officially active for the Week 17 game against the Chicago Bears. McGary had missed the last three games for the Falcons due to a right-knee injury, but his return is great news for the Falcons rushing attack with rookie first-rounder Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. Now that McGary is back and in the starting lineup, Storm Norton will move back to the bench for Atlanta. The 28-year-old McGary had a strong 2022 season and earned himself a three-year, $34.5 million contract to stick in Atlanta.
Kaleb McGary Re-Signs With Falcons On Three-Year Deal
The Atlanta Falcons re-signed offensive tackle Kaleb McGary to a three-year, $34.5 million deal on Tuesday, according to a source. McGary will return to the Falcons after the team declined his fifth-year option last year. In a contract year in 2022, the former first-round pick lived up to his potential as a run-blocker for the Falcons. The 28-year-old will continue to be relied on as a run-blocker, and he's been very durable in his four years in the league, playing a total of 63 games, starting 62 of them.
ESPN's Field Yates thinks the Atlanta Falcons will re-sign impending free-agent offensive tackle Kaleb McGary this offseason. McGary's breakout season in 2022 in his fourth NFL campaign should net him a big payday. Atlanta's quarterback situation is a big question mark, but they'll also need to ensure that whoever is under center has a dependable line in front of him. McGary could command a contract of $12-plus million per year on the open market. The 27-year-old had his fifth-year option declined last offseason, but he really stepped up his game at the right time as the Falcons' starting right tackle.
The Atlanta Falcons named rookie first-round pick Kaleb McGary as the starting right tackle on Tuesday. McGary split repetitions with Ty Sambrailo in the Week 1 loss to the Vikings, but McGary has won the job moving forward. Jamon Brown will now start at right guard in place of the injured Chris Lindstrom (foot). Atlanta's offensive line was a question coming into the season, and things didn't go very well for them against a strong Vikings team in Week 1. Things don't get any easier against Philadelphia's defensive front this Sunday night.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (heart) will play in the preseason finale Thursday. McGary has not played this preseason after recovering from a cardiac-ablation procedure. McGary, who could start at right tackle, is a good run blocker. Running back Devonta Freeman, an RB2 in fantasy, would benefit from the run blocker's presence on the right side.
Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (heart) returned to practice Sunday after recovering from a cardiac ablation procedure. McGary, the team's first-round pick, could start at right tackle. He is a good run blocker, but he doesn't have great lateral quickness to contain elite edge rushers. Running back Devonta Freeman would benefit from a healthy McGary. Freeman is an RB2 in fantasy.
The Atlanta Falcons traded up with the Rams and selected Washington offensive tackle Kaleb Mcgary with the No. 31 overall pick in the 2019 NFL draft. Mcgary doesn't have great length but is physical and is just a solid athlete overall. The Falcons really put an emphasis on their offensive line in the first round, which is great news for quarterback Matt Ryan and the team's running game. Mcgary could wind up playing right tackle in his rookie season in Atlanta.
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