When healthy, the Falcons have one of the NFL's best offensive lines, but there isn't a ton of depth behind the starting five. Seventh-round pick Jack Nelson is one option, although the rookie lacks the NFL experience to be Michael Penix Jr.'s blind-side protector.

Atlanta has two weeks to figure out who will protect the blindside of starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. when the regular season begins Sept. 7 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

The Atlanta Falcons saw one of their key offensive linemen go down in practice Wednesday, as right tackle Kaleb McGary suffered an apparent lower leg injury and was carted off the field. The injury will result in McGary missing an uncertain amount of time,