Why Buccaneers could dominate Falcons in the opener after recent news

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have cut their roster down to the 53-man limit as the start of the 2025 season closes in, but it may be news out of Atlanta and their NFC South rivals, the Falcons, that could have them licking their chops ahead of their Week 1 matchup. On Tuesday, news was broken that Falcons’ starting right tackle and starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s blindside protector, Kaleb McGary, would miss the entirety of the 2025 season with a leg injury. McGary has been a staple starting at tackle for Atlanta since being taken late in the first round out of Washington in 2019 and hasn’t missed hardly any time throughout his six-year career.

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