Marc Raimondi
Multiple Authors
Atlanta Falcons starting proper deal with Kaleb McGary is retiring, his agent, Collin Roberts, introduced on social media.
McGary, 31, missed the entire 2025 season with a knee harm suffered on the ultimate day of coaching camp.
Congrats to Kaleb McGary on his retirement and a tremendous profession. pic.twitter.com/Nb9M3Fmlw0
— Collin Roberts (@collinbroberts) April 8, 2026
He was scheduled to cowl the blind aspect of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. final season and was slotted in that position once more in 2026, for each Penix and fellow left-hander Tua Tagovailoa.
McGary began 92 video games over six seasons in Atlanta. An elite run blocker, he was a part of an offensive line that had a few of the greatest continuity within the NFL and helped Bijan Robinson to change into one of many league’s greatest working backs.
The Falcons signed McGary to a two-year, $30 million contract extension final summer time. Atlanta will be capable of recoup at least a few of that for wage cap aid with McGary’s retirement.
McGary’s backup Storm Norton additionally missed all of final season with an ankle harm. He may very well be requested to step up because the starter this season, however the Falcons are more likely to be available in the market for a proper deal with, both in free company or the draft.
