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Falcons RT Kaleb McGary to Miss Significant Time With Practice Injury, IR Possible

Elijah Wilkinson steps in at right tackle, with depth stretched by Storm Norton’s ankle surgery.

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Sep 22, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary (76) leaves the field with an injury against the Kansas City Chiefs in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Coach Raheem Morris said Friday that McGary will be out for an extended period after injuring his left leg during Wednesday’s practice.
  • Atlanta is weighing an injured-reserve designation under its two-player application, which would require McGary to miss at least the first four regular-season games.
  • McGary was carted off the field and previously had a left-ankle scope this offseason that kept him out of spring practices.
  • Backup tackle Storm Norton underwent ankle surgery Tuesday and is expected to miss six to eight weeks.
  • Elijah Wilkinson has taken right-tackle reps, with Brandon Parker and rookie Jack Nelson also in the mix, as the team adjusts without McGary, who signed a two-year, $30 million extension this month and protects left-handed QB Michael Penix Jr.’s blindside.