Falcons RT Kaleb McGary Hangs It Up at 31, Leaving Atlanta's Line in Flux
The Falcons are losing their starting right tackle. Kaleb McGary is retiring at age 31, his agent Collin Roberts announced on social media. That's a massive blow to Atlanta's offensive line, and it happened because of a knee injury that derailed his entire 2025 season.
What Happened to McGary
McGary went down hard on the final day of training camp last year and never suited up again. The Falcons were counting on him to protect the blind side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. during the 2025 season. They had him locked in for that same role again in 2026, paired with fellow left-hander Tua Tagovailoa. Now that plan is blown up.
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Losing a starting right tackle at 31, especially one who was supposed to anchor your line for multiple left-handed QBs, is not how you want things to go in April. McGary's retirement forces Atlanta to scramble for a replacement and recalibrate their offensive line depth heading into the regular season. That's the kind of thing that can derail an offensive game plan if you're not ready for it.
The Falcons will need to move fast on finding a new solution at right tackle. This is one of those roster moves that looks small on the surface but matters big time when the games actually start.
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