Falcons offensive line depth chart: New starting right tackle

Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary retired on Wednesday, but it didn't take the team long to find a replacement. The Falcons agreed to terms with former Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor on a one-year, $6 million contract roughly one hour after McGary stepped away. Taylor, 28, was drafted in the second round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

He has started 111 games over his seven-year career and spent the last three seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs. McGary missed the entire 2025 season due to a knee injury he suffered in training camp. Veteran Elijah Wilkinson started all 17 games in place of McGary but signed with the Arizona Cardinals in free agency.

So what are the Falcons getting in their new right tackle? While Taylor is nowhere close to McGary in terms of run-blocking ability, he may end up being a slight upgrade in terms of pass protection. Although, Taylor has had issues with penalties.

Check out the Falcons' updated offensive line depth chart for 2026 below. Left Tackle Jake Matthews Jack Nelson Left Guard Matthew Bergeron Kyle Hinton Center Ryan Neuzil Corey Levin Right Guard Chris Lindstrom Andrew Stueber Right Tackle Jawaan Taylor Storm Norton Michael Jerrell The Falcons have a few other options at right tackle, but Taylor's contract almost guarantees he will start for the team next season. Storm Norton is a quality backup and Michael Jerrell has some starting experience as well.