Tampa Bay Buccaneers v Atlanta Falcons ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 03: Kaleb McGary #76 of the Atlanta Falcons blocks againstthe Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 03, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
By WSBTV.com News Staff
The Falcons drafted Kaleb McGary with the No. 31 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He started in 92 of 93 games that he appeared in. — Atlanta Falcons offensive tackle Kaleb McGary is retiring after seven seasons with the franchise.
McGary’s agent announced his retirement on Wednesday and the team later confirmed it in a social media post. The 31-year-old missed all of last season with a leg injury.
“Thank you for everything, Kaleb. Rooting for you in the next chapter!” the Falcons posted.
The Falcons drafted McGary with the No. 31 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. He started in 92 of 93 games that he appeared in.
Falcons legend Matt Ryan, who is now the president of football for the Falcons, said he enjoyed playing alongside McGary.
“He was an outstanding teammate and had a tremendous career as a Falcon. We are grateful for the impact he made on this organization, and we wish him nothing but the best in retirement,” he said in a statement.
McGary last played in a game during the 2024 season. He was carted off the field during a practice last August and his lower leg injury kept him off the field for the 2025 season.
The good news for Falcons fans? The team have already signed a veteran right tackle. Former Kansas City Chiefs tackle Jawaan Taylor agreed to a 1-year deal with Atlanta, according to ESPN.
Falcons first round draft picks through the years The Atlanta Falcons will have the No. 8 pick in the NFL Draft for a third year in a row this year. Here's a look back at the first round draft picks Atlanta has made over the years.
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Michael Penix Jr. Michael Penix Jr.: No. 8 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft (Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports) (Dale Zanine/USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con)
Bijan Robinson Bijan Robinson: No. 8 pick in 2023 NFL Draft (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) (David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Drake London Drake London: No. 8 pick in 2022 NFL Draft (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
Kyle Pitts Kyle Pitts: No. 4 pick in 2021 NFL Draft (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Atlanta Falcons v Arizona Cardinals A.J. Terrell: No. 16 pick in 2020 NFL Draft
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Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary: No. 14 and No. 31 picks in 2019 NFL Draft (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Calvin Ridley Calvin Ridley: No. 26 pick in 2018 NFL Draft (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Takkarist McKinley Takkarist McKinley: No. 26 pick in 2017 NFL Draft (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Keanu Neal Keanu Neal: No. 17 pick in 2016 NFL Draft
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Vic Beasley Vic Beasley: No. 8 pick in 2015 NFL Draft (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images) (Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)