The Falcons are taking a cautious approach with their two edge rushers. Walker is recovering from a groin injury he suffered during joint practices with the Tennessee Titans. Pearce is healthy, but Morris said he's happy with how the rookie has played and won't risk an injury in Friday's finale.

Atlanta Falcons starting offensive tackle Kaleb McGary, the man tasked with guarding the blindside of left-handed starting quarterback Michael Penix, was carted off the practice field on Wednesday with a leg injury, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter.

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

The Falcons took a major hit on Wednesday. If the injury to Kaleb McGary becomes more serious, it will leave them in a huge hole.

Kalen McGary, one of the Falcons' key offensive linemen, was carted off the field in practice with an appparent left leg injury.

Falcons starting right tackle Kaleb McGary was carted off the practice field Wednesday with an apparent leg injury.

The Atlanta Falcons worked out a few free-agent edge rushers this past week before opting to sign former third-round pick Ronnie Perkins to their 90-man roster. The team also hosted Ron Stone and Khalid Duke on free-agent visits, per the NFL's transaction wire.

The Carolina Panthers seem to finally have the offense they need for Bryce Young to succeed. They have capable coaching, a good offensive line, a deep backfield