(AP) - Atlanta Falcons right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the practice field with a possible lower left leg injury on Wednesday, giving the team a new challenge as it prepares for Friday night’s final preseason game at Dallas.

The Falcons said an update on McGary, a 2019 first-round pick who has started 92 of 93 games, would be provided “at the appropriate time” following an MRI.

If the Falcons are without McGary, they will have to find a new blocker to protect the blind side of left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr. , the 2024 first-round pick who is entering his first full season as the starter.

McGary recently signed a contract extension through the 2027 season.

“It’s very saddening to us, a starting tackle, to lose him like that in practice,” said rookie defensive back B

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