Kaleb McGary's injury likely puts him on IR, forcing Atlanta to patch the right edge as Storm Norton also misses time. Elijah Wilkinson is the preferred internal answer, with in-house options being evaluated as the Falcons prep for Tampa. Atlanta is also floating Isaiah Wynn and Jedrick Wills as potential free-agent targets, signaling a commitment to fortify the line before the 53-man deadline. The preseason loss to Dallas exposed depth concerns and set up a critical depth-chart scramble early this season.

With McGary out, Wilkinson's experience will be watched closely as the Falcons lean on depth at tackle. Norton’s absence compounds the issue, pushing the roster to improvise and elevate backup linemen, which in turn could impact run blocks and protection in early games. The team’s pursuit of Wynn or Wills underscores a high-stakes upgrade path that could alter fantasy upside for Falcons pass-catchers and the backfield depending on protection time for the quarterback.