Kaleb McGary of the Atlanta Falcons suffered an injury during training camp, leading to concerns about the team’s offensive line configuration. Unfortunately for fans, the team has now placed him on injured reserve, meaning he will not play in the 2025 season.

This development is a significant blow for the Falcons, who were already short on linemen. They now need to fill the crucial right tackle position for their left-handed quarterback, Michael Penix Jr.

Swing tackle Storm Norton was expected to step in, but he is also sidelined after undergoing ankle surgery, leaving the Falcons with little depth. Elijah Wilkinson has started taking first-team reps in practice, and the Falcons have traded for tackle Michael Jerrell to bolster their roster as they deal with this challenging situation.

Notably, McGary had just signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension with the team to secure his place as a key protector for Penix Jr. and to help open lanes for running back Bijan Robinson. The team will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 7, marking the start of the season without their starting tackle.