FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons are still adjusting to the jarring loss of right tackle Kaleb McGary for the season to a lower left leg injury that could hurt the team's running game while also complicating pass protection for left-handed quarterback Michael Penix Jr.

Coach Raheem Morris said before Thursday's practice that players who practiced through training camp and played in the preseason, including veteran Elijah Wilkinson, are leading the competition to replace McGary in next week's opening game against Tampa Bay.

Michael Jerrell , acquired from Seattle on Tuesday, provides an option at right tackle but would have difficulty moving ahead of Wilkinson in just one week. The Falcons signed tackles Ryan Hayes and Carter Warren to their practice squad on Thursday.

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