Kaleb McGary

Kaleb McGary (knee) will miss the entire season after being placed on injured reserve.

Fantasy Impact

The Falcons placed McGary on injured reserve on Tuesday with no designation to return, meaning that he will be sidelined for the entire season as he recovers. This is a tough blow for Atlanta, as their offensive line was hoped to be one of the best in the league this year. The loss of a key starter like this may make efficiency a bit harder for Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson throughout the season.

Kaleb McGary (knee) will start the season on injured reserve for the Falcons.

Fantasy Impact

The Falcons will be missing one of their key offensive linemen to start the season, as McGary will now miss a minimum of four games while on injured reserve. His absence is less than ideal for the Falcons' offensive line, which has a notable effect on players like Michael Penix Jr. and Bijan Robinson.

Falcons coach Raheem Morris said RT Kaleb McGary will miss “significant time.”

Fantasy Impact

McGary was carted off the practice field earlier this week. He signed a two-year extension this offseason. He figures to miss the start of the season.

Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the field at practice on Wednesday, Aug. 20, with an apparent leg injury and is undergoing an MRI.

Fantasy Impact

McGary signed a two-year contract extension this offseason as Atlanta's blindside protector, playing alongside sophomore southpaw Michael Penix Jr. McGary has started 92 games in his six-year career with the Falcons and has started 16+ games in four of them, proving his value as a stable piece of Atlanta's front. With McGary and tackle Storm Norton both injured, the Falcons' offensive line is quickly facing depth concerns depending on the severity of the injury.

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary has agreed to terms on a two-year extension worth $30 million that will keep him in town through the 2027-28 season.

Fantasy Impact

McGary, a former first-round pick, now finds himself as Atlanta's blindside protector playing alongside sophomore southpaw Michael Penix Jr., making his connection more important than earlier in his career. McGary has started 92 games in his six-year career with the Falcons and has started 16+ games in four of them. The 30-year-old tackle will be a key part of Atlanta's strong offensive line for years to come.