Falcons turning to versatile veteran Elijah Wilkinson

Atlanta Falcons

With Kaleb McGary out for the season, the Falcons named Elijah Wilkinson as the Week 1 starting right tackle. Terrin Waack FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. Like riding a bike. That’s how Elijah Wilkinson views becoming the Atlanta Falcons’starting right tackle for Week 1. It’s a role he is familiar with but hasn’t stepped into in years. Since 2021, to be exact. “You just got to get on and take a couple laps,” Wilkinson said. “Then, you’ll be good. You’re back rolling.” Wilkinson laststarted a game at right tacklefor the Chicago Bears on Oct. 17, 2021. He did so because starter Germain Ifedi sustained an injury the week prior. That was Wilkinson’s sole start of the season. Between 2019-20, though, Wilkinson

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