Falcons starting RT Kaleb McGary retiring at age 31, agent says

Atlanta Falcons starting proper sort out Kaleb McGary is retiring, his agent, Collin Roberts, introduced on social media.

McGary, 31, missed the entire 2025 season with a knee damage suffered on the ultimate day of coaching camp.

Congratulations to Kaleb McGary on his retirement and a tremendous profession. pic.twitter.com/Nb9M3Fmlw0

— Collin Roberts (@collinbroberts) April 8, 2026

He was scheduled to cowl the blind facet of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.. final season and was slotted in that function once more in 2026, for each Penix and fellow left-hander Tua Tagovailoa.

McGary began 92 video games over six seasons in Atlanta. An elite run blocker, he was a part of an offensive line that had a few of the greatest continuity within the NFL and helped Bijan Robinson to develop into one of many league’s greatest operating backs.

The Falcons signed McGary to a two-year, $30 million contract extension final summer season. Atlanta will be capable of get better at least a few of that for wage cap aid with McGary’s retirement.

McGary’s backup Storm Norton He additionally missed all of final season with an ankle damage. He might be requested to step up because the starter this season, however the Falcons are more likely to be out there for a proper sort out, both in free company or the draft.