Falcons decline 5th-year option on right tackle Kaleb McGary

Updated May. 3, 2022 10:26 a.m. ET

Associated Press

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons have picked up right guard Chris Lindstrom's $13.2 million fifth-year option while declining the option on right tackle Kaleb McGary.

The Falcons' decision on their two 2019 first-round draft picks were no surprise.

Lindstrom, the No. 14 overall pick in the 2019 draft from Boston College, has developed into a strength of the Falcons' offensive line. He didn't allow a sack while starting all 17 games last season.

McGary, the No. 31 pick from Washington, gave up nine sacks. He will be a free agent after the 2022 season. Germain Ifedi, the former Chicago Bears tackle who signed a one-year deal as a free agent, will compete with McGary at right tackle.

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Shaffer started all 15 games at left guard in Georgia’s national championship season.

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