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Marc Raimondi
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — The Atlanta Falcons have locked up their proper sort out place for the following few seasons, signing Kaleb McGary to a two-year extension, the staff introduced.
The deal is price $30 million, McGary’s agent Collin Roberts informed ESPN’s Adam Schefter
McGary, 30, is thought for his run-blocking prowess, however will now must cowl the blindside of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. McGary, a 6-foot-6, 330-pounder, goes into his seventh season within the league. He was drafted with the thirty first choose by the Falcons in 2019.
When requested two weeks in the past about not having a contract after this 12 months, McGary mentioned he wasn’t too involved about that and was specializing in the 2025 season.
“You may by no means discover someone extra keen to be paid in all of your life, belief me,” McGary mentioned. … “I am not likely fearful about it. I am fearful concerning the season and if I do not do my job properly sufficient then there’s not a lot purpose to fret about it. So, I am only one factor at a time. That is all.”
McGary had bone spurs in his left ankle and received a scope accomplished within the offseason. He missed OTAs and minicamp as a result of damage, however has returned absolutely for coaching camp.
“I do not know if I’ve had a joint really feel nearly as good in a very long time,” McGary mentioned.
Continuity on the offensive line is a precedence for the Falcons, who’ve Professional Bowl proper guard Chris Lindstrom and stalwart left sort out Jake Matthews signed by way of 2028. Left guard Matthew Bergeron has two extra seasons left on his rookie contract and Ryan Neuzil, changing Drew Dalman as beginning middle, is locked up by way of 2026, as properly.
