Michael Penix Jr. will play his first season as the Atlanta Falcons' full-time starting quarterback without Kaleb McGary, the blindside protector his organization just signed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension.

After suffering a lower left leg injury during practice last week, Atlanta Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary was placed on injured reserve Tuesday and will miss the entire 2025 season. McGary agreed to a two-year,