Atlanta Falcons tackle Kaleb McGary retires at 31
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.
Thank you for everything, Kaleb 🤝 Rooting for you in the next chapter! pic. twitter.
com/q0Y2WNpjLx — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) April 8, 2026 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.