McGary's absence strains the edge protection, nudging Atlanta toward a more pass-focused game plan and amplifying the need for Penix and London to click early in the season.

McGary out for the 2025 season, creating a vacancy at right tackle and elevating depth players. Postseason implications limit Falcons’ protection stability in Week 1 and beyond.

Kaleb McGary was placed on IR, clearing the path for Wilkinson to start Week 1. His absence shapes Atlanta's long-term tackle plan, with Jerrell added as depth but Wilkinson trusted to lead the edge for this opener.

Kaleb McGary is out for the season, further thinning the Falcons’ offensive line. His absence increases the burden on the interior and tackles in pass protection, influencing both run and pass games and potentially altering fantasy considerations for Falcons’ blockers and game plans.

Kaleb McGary’s injury opens the door for Jerrell’s veteran depth and tests the Falcons’ right tackle rotation as they implement his replacement plan and evaluate protection under pressure.