Falcons' McGary placed on season-ending IR with leg injury
The Atlanta Falcons placed offensive tackle Kaleb McGary on season-ending injured reserve with a leg injury, the team announced Tuesday.
McGary suffered the injury at practice last Wednesday. He was carted off and didn't return to the field.
The 30-year-old has been Atlanta's primary starting right tackle since he entered the league as a first-round pick in 2019. McGary signed a two-year, $30-million extension in early August to avoid hitting free agency at the end of the 2025 campaign.
McGary was expected to be the blind side protector for left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Now, Elijah Wilkinson is projected to fill in at right tackle. The 30-year-old Wilkinson is entering his ninth NFL season and has made 45 starts during his career.
Atlanta kicks off its season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 7.
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