Kaleb McGary Injury News & Updates

The Falcons placed McGary on season-ending IR on Tuesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.

Atlanta didn't designate McGary to return, meaning the left leg injury that caused him to be carted off the practice field Aug. 21 will force him to miss the entire 2025 season. The loss of the starting right tackle is a significant development for the Falcons' offensive line, and could most notably impact the fantasy upside of quarterback Michael Penix and running back Bijan Robinson. Elijah Wilkinson appears the most likely candidate to step into a starting role at right tackle in McGary's stead, though Jack Nelson and Brandon Parker could also get opportunities.

Head coach Raheem Morris said Friday that McGary is expected to miss "significant time" with a leg injury, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

McGary was carted off the field during Wednesday's training camp practice due to a left leg injury. Further tests revealed a significant injury, and Morris noted that McGary is a candidate to start the regular season on injured reserve. McElhaney relays that Elijah Wilkinson is most likely to start at right tackle due to McGary's injury, with Jack Nelson and Brandon Parker also candidates to fill in.

McGary (leg) will miss time due to the injury he sustained in practice Wednesday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.

McGary doesn't have a return timetable and his injury is being described as an "apparent leg injury," so details of the situation are still murky. That said, the starting right tackle can definitively be ruled out for Friday's preseason finale against Dallas, and his status for the Sept. 7 season opener against the Buccaneers is up in the air.

McGary appeared to suffer a leg injury during Wednesday's practice, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

McGary was carted off the practice field but was not put in an air cast or a brace. He was set for an MRI and more details should emerge in the coming days.

McGary signed a two-year, $30 million extension with the Falcons on Monday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

A first-round pick by the Falcons back in 2019, McGary has been a reliable offensive benchmark for the team, starting 92 games through his six-year career. The 30-year-old has only played a full 17-game season once in his career, but when available, the veteran has proved to be a steady pillar on the right side of the offensive line.

McGary (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Thursday night's matchup against the Buccaneers.

McGary missed the Falcons' Week 4 win over the Saints after sustaining a knee injury the week prior, but following a full practice session Wednesday, he appears to have moved past the issue. Expect McGary to serve as the Falcons' top left tackle during Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers.

McGary (knee) was limited during Friday's practice but has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.

McGary suffered a knee injury in the second quarter of the Falcons' Week 3 loss to the Chiefs. He started the week with back-to-back DNPs, and despite participating in a limited capacity during Friday's contest, his knee injury is too severe to suit up Sunday. McGary's next chance at playing will be on a short week against the Buccaneers on Oct. 3. Storm Norton figures to start at right tackle for the Falcons in McGary's absence.

McGary (knee) is considered day-to-day after undergoing an MRI on Monday, Jordan Schultz reports.

McGary was believed to be dealing with an MCL sprain of an unknown severity, so this is good news for the Washington product. Although he'll still be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Saints, he may now have a chance to play. More clarity about his status for this week should come when the team releases its first injury report Wednesday.

McGary, who exited Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs early, is believed to have suffered an MCL sprain, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McGary will undergo an MRI to verify the diagnosis and also receive a timeframe for his recovery. While he is out of action, the Falcons will be without their starting right tackle, and would likely turn to Storm Norton to handle those duties. However, depending on the severity of the sprain, McGary could still suit up this Sunday against the Saints.

McGary (knee) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

The starting right tackle suffered the injury during the first half. McGary and Atlanta's starting center, Drew Dalman, have both been ruled out after first-half injuries. Storm Norton is the next man up behind McGary.

McGary (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Storm Norton is the backup to McGary at right tackle. Guard Kyle Hinton and center Ryan Neuzil are Atlanta's other backup offensive linemen available Sunday night.

McGary (knee) is active Sunday against the Bears.

McGary will return after a three-game absence, which saw Storm Norton filling in for him at right tackle. The Washington product should take back over starting duties with his return to action in Chicago.

McGary (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.

McGary logged a week of limited practices for Atlanta and has missed the last three games. Veteran Storm Norton has been filling in at right tackle for the Falcons in McGary's absence.

McGary (knee) is inactive Sunday against the Colts.

McGary will miss a third straight contest due to an MCL sprain. Storm Norton should draw the start again in his place at right tackle.

McGary (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

McGary has missed the last two games after sustaining a knee injury in Week 13 against the Jets. He was able to log back-to-back limited practice sessions to end the week to give himself a chance of playing Sunday.

McGary (knee/illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

The starting right tackle suffered an MCL sprain in the Falcons' Week 13 win over the Jets and missed the team's Week 14 loss to the Buccaneers. Storm Norton should start in his absence.

McGary (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's contest versus the Buccaneers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

McGary suffered an MCL injury in Week 13 against the Jets, so his absence comes as no surprise. In his absence Storm Norton will likely step into a starting role at right tackle.

McGary likely suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday's win over the Jets, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

McGary was unable to return to the game after suffering the injury, and he could potentially miss some time with the injury. His practice status in the days ahead should shed better light on his ability to suit up and play in Week 14 against the Buccaneers.

McGary (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Jets, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

McGary seems to have sustained a knee issue in the first half of Sunday's contest, and Storm Norton has replaced McGary on the Falcons offensive line for the time being, per Rothstein.

McGary (knee) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Commanders, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

McGary suffered a knee injury during the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Texans, and it now seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. The 28-year-old was a full participant in Friday's practice and he'll start at right tackle this coming Sunday.

McGary's knee injury suffered in Sunday's win over the Texans is nothing major, according to head coach Arthur Smith, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

McGary should still be considered questionable for the team's Week 6 game against the Commanders, at least until they release their first injury report for the week. If he's unable to play, Storm Norton should continue filling in at right tackle for the Falcons.

McGary has exited Sunday's game against the Texans with a knee injury, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

McGary is considered questionable to return after he was slow to get up on the play in the third quarter. While he's out of the game, Storm Norton has taken over at right tackle.

McGary is set to re-sign with the Falcons on a three-year, $34.5 million deal, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

McGary has missed just three games during his four-year tenure with the Falcons. Although they opted to decline his fifth-year option prior to the 2022 season, he did enough to earn a new deal throughout the year. The 28-year-old projects to start at right tackle in 2023.

The Falcons didn't pick up the fifth-year option on McGary's rookie contract Monday, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

McGary could be set to hit the open market in 2023 following this decision by Atlanta. He's expected to open the year as the team's starting right tackle.

McGary (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

McGary missed Sunday's win over the Dolphins after landing on the COVID list last week, but he's now back on the active roster. The 2019 first-round pick will reclaim his starting spot at right tackle.

McGary was put on the reserve/COVID-19 Monday.

McGary, the Falcons 2019 first-round selection, has been a mainstay on the Falcons line since his rookie campaign. If he does miss this Sunday's game against the Dolphins, it'll be the first game he's missed since game one of his rookie season. If he can't go Jason Spriggs will likely get the start.

McGary (undisclosed) was activated from the PUP list Monday.

McGary was placed on the PUP list at the start of camp but has since recovered from the unspecified injury. He should open the season as the Falcons' starting right tackle after starting 13 games in 2020.

The Falcons placed McGary (undisclosed) on the PUP list Thursday, John Deighton of the team's official site reports.

McGary can be activated back to the roster as soon as he's healthy, so there won't be any reason for concern as long as he's back on the field sometime early August. Left guard Matt Gono (undisclosed) was also placed on the PUP list.

McGary (personal) is active for Sunday's matchup against Tampa Bay.

McGary was unavailable for Atlanta's Week 14 loss to the Chargers, and he has missed five consecutive practices while attending to a family matter. Entering Sunday morning, the primary barrier was McGary clearing NFL COVID-19 protocols in time for kickoff. With that aspect assured, the second-year man is able to return to his right tackle post for the Week 15 NFC South clash.

McGary (personal) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Matthew Tabeek of the Falcons' official site reports.

McGary was unable to join the team for a trip to Los Angeles last Sunday to take on the Chargers, though he still has a chance to suit up against Tampa Bay despite missing the entire week of practice. If the second-year man is ultimately ruled out once again, Matt Gono would be in line for his third start of the season at right tackle.

McGary (personal) will miss Sunday's matchup against the Chargers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

McGary has been in Washington tending to a family emergency since Thursday, and he won't be with the team for a Week 14 trip to take on the Chargers. Given NFL COVID-19 protocols, there's no guarantee the Falcons will have their starting right tackle Week 15, either. Matt Gono steps in for McGary, earning his second career NFL start.

McGary (elbow) does not carry an injury designation into Thursday's matchup against the Panthers, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

The 2019 first-round pick was held to limited practice participation throughout the week, but he's ready to roll for what will be his seventh start of the year. McGary was carted off the field with a knee injury against Dallas in Week 2 and was forced to sit out the subsequent game, but he's fielded 100 percent of Atlanta's offensive snaps in four appearances since.

McGary (knee) won't carry an injury designation into Monday's game against the Packers, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

McGary practiced all week in a limited fashion and will return to the lineup after missing Week 3's loss to the Bears. The 2019 first-round pick is expected to start at left tackle Monday and protect Matt Ryan from Za'Darius Smith, Preston Smith and Rashan Gary.

McGary (knee-MCL) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against Chicago.

The 2019 first-round pick seemed like a long shot to play all week, though a limited practice session Friday provided a glimmer of hope. Without McGary for Week 3, 24-year-old Matt Gono will log his first career start at right tackle.

McGary (knee) is questionable heading into the Falcons' Week 3 matchup against the Bears, Jason Butt of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Though McGary is officially listed as questionable, 24-year-old Matt Gono is expected to pick up his first career start at right tackle, per Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com. If McGary is healthy enough to suit up for Sunday's contest, he may be utilized as an emergency option should Gono struggle in containing Khalil Mack (knee) coming off the edge. McGary was, at least, able to log a limited practice Friday after sitting out the session prior.

McGary (knee) is expected to be sidelined for one week after suffering a minor MCL sprain, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

The 25-year-old did sustained an MCL sprain as fear after leaving Sunday's game, but it appears he avoided a serious injury. McGary is likely unavailable for Week 3 but may not miss additional time beyond that. Matt Gono is the likely replacement at right tackle for the Falcons.

The team fears McGary suffered a sprained MCL during Sunday's loss to Dallas, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

McGary suffered the injury during the second half of Sunday's loss, as he was replaced by Matt Gono at right tackle. McGary will undergo more testing with an MRI on Monday, so it's likely that there will be another update on his status following the scan.

McGary (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Cowboys with an injury, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

The 2019 first-round pick will likely be replaced at right tackle by 24-year-old Matt Gono, who entered Week 2 with six regular-season appearances to his name, but zero career starts. Gono only fielded two offensive snaps in the season opener against Seattle, but as McGary sits out, he is expected to be thrust into a prominent role against the Dallas pass rush.

McGary started all 16 of Atlanta's regular-season contests during 2019 while allowing 13 sacks and committing five penalties.

The No. 31 overall pick struggled mightily in pass protection during his rookie campaign out of Washington, surrendering five more sacks than any other Falcons offensive lineman. He did, however, prove to be relatively disciplined despite a lack of professional experience, ranking just fifth worst in penalties among Atlanta linemen while playing all 1,027 of the team's offensive snaps between Weeks 3 and 17.

McGary (knee) has been cleared to play in Sunday's tilt against the Texans.

McGAry has been toughing through a knee injury sustained in Week 2. The rookie was limited at practice all week, but should take on his usual workload barring any setbacks.

McGary (knee) was a limited participant during Atlanta's practice session Wednesday, Jason Butt of The Athletic reports.

The rookie offensive tackle had to be carted off the field Week 2 against Philadelphia, but was able to return later in that contest, and has played 100 percent of the offensive snaps during Atlanta's two games since. McGary has thus far toughed his way through the issue, but if he is able to upgrade to a full practice participant Thursday or Friday it will provide reassurance that he is in line for his fifth consecutive start to kick off 2019.

McGary (knee) will play in Sunday's game versus the Colts, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

McGary didn't practice Wednesday but was a limited participant in the last two practices of the week. The team was simply exercising caution, however, as he won't carry an injury tag and will start at right tackle Sunday.

McGary (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice session, Vaughn McClure of ESPN.com reports.

McGary is tough, as in eats glass and nails for breakfast, tough. The rookie right tackle was carted off the field during the second quarter of Sunday's 24-20 win against the Eagles with what appeared to be a grisly knee injury that would hold him out for the remainder of Week 2 at the very least. He was surprisingly able to return to the field during the fourth quarter, but his status for Sunday's road matchup against Indianapolis remains undetermined. In an interview with Fox News Atlanta editor Ryan Gaydos postgame, McGary mentioned that he heard a "snap, crackle, pop" sound as the injury was occurring, but said that if he were to sit the rest of the game, that would mean be admitting defeat and letting his teammates down.

McGary (knee) returned in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game against the Eagles, D. Orlando Ledbetter of AJC reports.

McGary was carted off with the injury in the first half, but it wasn't serious enough to keep the 2019 first-rounder out for the remainder of the contest.

McGary was carted off during Sunday's matchup with the Eagles due to a knee injury, Kelsey Conway of the Falcons' official site reports.

McGary's return is questionable at this stage.