The Atlanta Falcons lost two starting offensive linemen during Sunday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Right tackle Kaleb McGary and center Drew Dalman were injured in the first half and did not return in Week 3. On Tuesday, the team placed Dalman on the injured reserve list with a high-ankle sprain.
Dalman must miss the next four games at a minimum before he can return, which means the Falcons will be turning to backup Ryan Neuzil. The team signed offensive lineman Elijah Wilkinson in a corresponding transaction on Tuesday.
Wilkinson previously played for Atlanta in 2022, starting nine games. The veteran offensive lineman has 45 career starts under his belt. Last season, Wilkinson started nine games for the Arizona Cardinals. With McGary potentially out, Wilkinson gives the team a little more depth along the offensive line with experience playing both tackle and guard.
The Falcons also signed former third-round pick Matt Hennessy to the practice squad, the team announced on Tuesday. Check out Atlanta’s updated 53-man roster and practice squad entering Sunday’s NFC South showdown against the Saints.
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