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USA Today
7 days ago
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- USA Today
Falcons Recap: Rookie gets in practice brawl, Raheem Morris goes viral
In our latest recap, Kaleb McGary gets an extension, James Pearce Jr. gets in a practice brawl, and Raheem Morris' fall goes viral. The Atlanta Falcons held their sixth open practice on Monday morning, and fans got to see the team's full slate of rookies. First-round pick Jalon Walker and third-rounder Xavier Watts returned after being restricted to individual drills over the last few days. In today's Falcons news recap, Michael Penix Jr. is compared to Super Bowl quarterback Matthew Stafford, right tackle Kaleb McGary gets a contract extension, and rookie James Pearce Jr. gets in another practice brawl. Rookie James Pearce Jr. in another practice scuffle Pearce has done a good job of getting under the skin of Atlanta's offensive line throughout training camp. The rookie was involved in two practice skirmishes last week. On Monday, Pearce was in the middle of another practice scuffle. Head coach Raheem Morris took the rookie out for the next rep to cool down. "James Pearce Jr in the middle of it," wrote 11Alive News reporter Maria Martin. "Raheem Morris got in his face after. Tyrone Wheatley and JPJ chirping at each other for a while after. [It] looked like JPJ grabbed a face mask at some point. He was taken out of the next rep." Falcons OC thinks Penix has Stafford-like traits Penix has one of the strongest arms in the league, and it was on display during a rainy Monday practice. Offensive coordinator Zac Robinson told NFL Network reporter Cameron Wolfe that Penix reminds him of Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford. "I talked to their offensive coordinator, Zac Robinson," said Wolfe. "Robinson was with Matt Stafford with the Rams. He said '[Penix] processes like Matthew Stafford.'" Kaleb McGary signs two-year extension After losing Drew Dalman in free agency, the Falcons weren't about to let right tackle Kaleb McGary get away so easily. The team signed the former first-round pick to a two-year, $30 million extension on Monday afternoon. McGary has been durable for Atlanta, starting 92 games over the last six seasons. The extension is also good news for left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. since his blind-side protector is locked up through 2027. Raheem Morris' fall vs. Drake London goes viral Morris knows how to fire up his team, but he may regret his latest tactic. During Monday's practice, the second-year Falcons head coach took a rep against wide receiver Drake London and it went south fast. Morris attempted to press London at the line of scrimmage but was quickly disposed of by the former first-round pick. Watch the viral clip below. Falcons camp highlights: Best of Monday's practice
New York Times
04-08-2025
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- New York Times
Falcons sign Kaleb McGary to two-year extension worth $30 million
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Two weeks ago, Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris said he has 'so much confidence' in right tackle Kaleb McGary. On Monday, the franchise backed that up by giving the six-year veteran a two-year contract extension. 'Obviously, he excels in the run game,' Morris said. 'You're talking about a guy who is (a) top five (blocker) on that side running the ball.' Advertisement McGary, 30, entered training camp in the final year of a three-year deal that is set to pay him $16.5 million this season. At the time, he said he would be happy to talk about a new deal 'anytime they want to pay me.' 'You will never find somebody more willing to be paid in all your life, trust me,' McGary said. However, he continued, 'If I don't do my job well enough, there's not much reason to worry about it. One thing at a time.' Blocking through 2027 🔒 — Atlanta Falcons (@AtlantaFalcons) August 4, 2025 McGary has started 92 games for the Falcons since being the No. 31 pick in the 2019 draft. His new deal is worth $30 million. That makes him the 13th-highest-paid right tackle in the league by average annual value, according to 'Love Kaleb, love where he is at,' assistant general manager Kyle Smith said when training camp opened. 'He looks really good, too.' McGary has become Atlanta's blindside blocker now that left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. has taken over the starting job. He was the ninth-rated blocker in the NFC South by Pro Football Focus a year ago, grading out at 77.8 in the run game and 63.8 in the passing game. 'He's a physical tone-setter in the run game,' right guard Chris Lindstrom said. 'He does things that are unfathomable in the NFL to see what he can do to people.' 'He's a great human being,' offensive line coach Dwayne Ledford said. 'We love him in the room, but on the field he is a force for us because of his size, his strength and what he can do at the point of attack.'
Reuters
04-08-2025
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- Reuters
Falcons finalize two-year extension with RT Kaleb McGary
August 4 - The Atlanta Falcons signed right tackle Kaleb McGary to a two-year contract extension through 2027 on Monday, with ESPN reporting the deal is worth $30 million. McGary, 30, helped the Falcons finish 10th in rushing offense last season at 130.5 yards on the ground per game. Atlanta also was sixth in the NFL in total yards per game (369.8). The 6-foot-6, 330-pounder now has added responsibilities to protect the back side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who is expected to take over full time after starting the final three games last season. Atlanta went 1-2 in those games, with both losses in overtime. McGary was a first-round draft pick by the Falcons in 2019 out of Washington and has started 92 of the 93 games he has appeared in over six NFL seasons. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
04-08-2025
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- Yahoo
Falcons sign RT Kaleb McGary to two-year, $30 million extension
According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Atlanta Falcons are signing right tackle Kaleb McGary to a two-year, $30 million extension. McGary was entering the final year of his contract. The extension now keeps him in Atlanta through the 2027 season. The Falcons selected McGary in the first round of the 2019 NFL draft out of Washington. After getting off to a slow start his rookie year, McGary has developed nicely over the last five seasons. The 30-year-old is a dominant run blocker and has improved in pass protection. McGary's pass protection will be especially important now that the team has a left-handed quarterback in Michael Penix Jr. starting under center. It will be interesting to see how much cap space the Falcons may have cleared by extending McGary. Over the Cap listed the team with just under $5 million available prior to this signing. UPDATE: Falcons announce McGary's extension The Falcons officially announced McGary's signing shortly after Schultz reported it. With over 25 players set to hit free agency in 2026, the team made a wise move by locking up a key starter for two more seasons. Atlanta returned to practice on Monday. Rookies Jalon Walker and Xavier Watts were both out there after being restricted to individual drills over the late few practices. Head coach Raheem Morris said wide receiver Darnell Mooney (shoulder) will be out for a few more weeks. This article originally appeared on Falcons Wire: Atlanta Falcons: Kaleb McGary signing 2-year, $30 million extension
