FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- Three players will be competing for the Atlanta Falcons' extremely important starting right tackle role, according to head coach Raheem Morris -- and more could be in the mix.
The fact starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. is left-handed means the right tackle will be protecting his blindside.
The Falcons placed Kaleb McGary, their starter at the position since 2019, on injured reserve Tuesday with no designation to return. He will be out for the year with a leg injury sustained in practice Aug. 20. McGary's backup, swing tackle Storm Norton, will also start the season on IR, as he had ankle surgery this summer on his ankle and will be out for six to eight weeks.