Falcons’ Kaleb McGary Pens Surprising Two-Year Deal: What This Means for the Team’s Future

He was entering the final year of his contract, scheduled to make .5 million in base salary this season.

McGary has served as the team’s starting right tackle since the Falcons drafted him in 2019. He will protect Michael Penix’s blindside, with the quarterback being a lefty.The Falcons have agreed to terms with offensive tackle Kaleb McGary on an extension, the team announced. The deal is for two years and million, per multiple reports, locking in McGary through 2027.McGary, Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews and Matthew Bergeron have spent three seasons together with more to come. Ryan Neuzil will take over full time at center this season, replacing Drew Dalman.Kaleb McGary is officially sticking around Atlanta — and this isn’t just another run-of-the-mill contract extension. The Falcons just locked in their stalwart right tackle for another two years, shelling out a hearty million to keep him protected through 2027. Now, that’s a serious commitment, especially when you consider McGary was headed into his contract’s final lap, poised to earn .5 million this season alone. The chemistry on the offensive line has been nothing short of impressive; McGary, alongside Chris Lindstrom, Jake Matthews, and Matthew Bergeron, have crafted a formidable unit over the past three years. With Ryan Neuzil stepping in at center to replace Drew Dalman, the Falcons’ front line is shaping up to be a stronghold protecting lefty quarterback Michael Penix’s blindside—the kind of trust and stability a team dreams of having. Having started 92 of 93 games since 2019, McGary isn’t just another player on the roster — he’s a cornerstone. As Jake Matthews puts it, McGary’s growth and consistency make him “one of the staple guys on this offensive line.” It’s clear Atlanta is betting big on this talent, and honestly, who can blame them? LEARN MORE.“I think he’s a special player,” Matthews said of McGary, via Tori McElhaney of the team website. “[I] just respect him. Going into seven years with him, I really think he’s really improved a lot, and I’m expecting him to be solid and one of the staple guys on this offensive line.”McGary has appeared in 93 games, with 92 starts in his career.