The Atlanta Falcons have signed right tackle Kaleb McGary to a 2 year, $30M contract extension on Monday per his agent Collin Roberts.
McGary, who was originally drafted 31st overall by Atlanta in 2019, was entering the final year of his deal in 2025. A known run blocking specialist, the 30 year old will take on additional responsibilities this season as the blindside protector for lefty QB Michael Penix Jr.
It’s been an eventful offseason for McGary, who underwent a procedure to remove bone spurs in his left ankle. As a result, he missed OTA’s and minicamp, but will reportedly be fully healed for the start of the 2025 NFL campaign.
Continuity along their offensive line has been a priority for Atlanta in some of their recent negotiations, as McGary, guard Chris Lindstrom, left tackle Jake Matthews, guard Matthew Bergeron, and centre Ryan Neuzil are all signed for at least the next two seasons. Veteran centre Drew Dalman signed a lucrative deal with the Chicago Bears this offseason, but is the only offensive lineman who won’t be returning for the Falcons this fall.
Over the course of his career with Atlanta, McGary has started 92 out of a possible 93 contests since joining the team. In addition to keeping Penix upright, he, along with the rest of his OL teammates, will be tasked with keeping the team’s ground game humming along as well. The Falcons have been a top 5 rushing team in almost every statistical category for the last several years. A figure that’s likely to improve even more with a mobile QB like Penix under centre as opposed to veteran Kirk Cousins.
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