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Falcons RT Kaleb McGary Carted Off the Field with Apparent Lower Leg Injury During Practice
Kaleb McGary, a key right tackle for the Falcons, sustained a possible left leg injury during practice, with backups Elijah Wilkinson and others stepping in as the team prepares for its final preseason game.
- On Wednesday, Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off practice with a possible lower left leg injury at Flowery Branch, Georgia, and is undergoing an MRI while his status for Friday preseason finale vs the Dallas Cowboys is unclear.
- McGary had been coming back from left ankle bone spurs and offseason scope and recently signed a two-year, $30 million contract extension earlier this month through the 2027 season.
- Per Pro Football Focus, Kaleb McGary has started 92 games, surrendering 42 sacks and allowing 188 pressures while serving as the key blindside protector for left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.
- With McGary out, Atlanta Falcons' depth was tested as veteran Elijah Wilkinson filled in at right tackle Wednesday, while backups Brandon Parker and rookie Jack Nelson remain thin behind him amid Storm Norton's injury.
- Coach Raheem Morris had already planned to hold out most starters and said Michael Penix Jr. and Kirk Cousins will not play in the preseason finale; he voiced confidence in the offensive-line depth as the team awaits an update on Kaleb McGary's status.
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Atlanta Falcons’ right tackle Kaleb McGary carted off field during practice with left leg injury
The Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the field at Flowery Branch on the final day of training camp on Wednesday with an apparent leg injury. According to ESPN’s Marc Raimondi, a team spokesperson said that McGary is receiving an MRI and the Falcons will give an update on his status “at an appropriate time.” It is unclear how McGary was injured, but needed assistance getting into the locker room and the full extent of the …
Falcons starting right tackle McGary carted off with possible left leg injury
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the practice field with a possible lower left leg injury on Wednesday, giving the team a new challenge as it prepares for Friday night's final preseason game…
Falcons star offensive lineman carted off field with apparent lower leg injury during practice
Kaleb McGary, who signed a contract extension with the Atlanta Falcons earlier this month, was carted off the field with an apparent injury during the team's practice.
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