"The Falcons have played fast and loose with their tackle situation for a long time now. Jake Matthews has been so durable, Kaleb McGary good enough when he's healthy, and Storm Norton a fine enough fill-in that the team has not made any serious moves to shore up their tackle depth since they signed Norton away from the Saints practice squad in 2023."
"Hope is great, but the lack of certainty here points to a fundamental problem: The Falcons don't know McGary will be back in time for training camp, which by extension means they don't know he'll be fully healthy and ramped up for the start of the regular season."
The Atlanta Falcons have not prioritized tackle depth, relying on players like Jake Matthews and Kaleb McGary. Storm Norton, signed in 2023, has been a temporary solution. Concerns arise for 2026 as McGary and Norton recover from injuries, and Mike Jerrell's performance has been limited. Coach Kevin Stefanski expressed hope for McGary's return by training camp, but uncertainty remains about his health and readiness for the regular season. The Falcons depend on McGary's experience as they plan to utilize Bijan Robinson effectively.
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