\n The News, Now<\/p>\n
Key developments on the field and roster move analysis<\/p>\n
Right tackle Kaleb McGary signs two-year extension<\/a>, worth a reported $30 million. The extension will keep McGary in Atlanta through the 2027 season, furthering the notion that Atlanta is keen on keeping its core group of linemen together.<\/p>\n “I’m super grateful for God giving me another opportunity to continue to be here,” McGary said. “I’ve been (here) for so long, so just keep doing what I’ve been doing. It wasn’t something I was super worried about, but I’m certainly not going to complain. It’s very cool.”<\/p>\n Training camp report, Monday, Aug. 4<\/a> \u2014 helmets only, Terrin Waack reporting<\/p>\n Jalon Walker feels ‘ahead of the game’ despite limitations recovering from minor hamstring injury. Training camp report, Tuesday, Aug. 5<\/a> \u2014 full pads, Terrin Waack reporting<\/p>\n Drake London shines as practice moves indoors, with Waack reporting the wide receiver caught all five of his targets during 11-on-11 work, “which was easily the most among the first team.”
\nA dreary day doesn’t slow down Michael Penix Jr., who went 13-of-15 through the air in 11-on-11 work: “It was raining throughout the two-hour practice, which could have easily resulted in some wonky passes or dropped balls. Instead, Penix had one of his best showings of training camp.”
\nCasey Washington’s first-team reps increase as the second-year receiver moves into Darnell Mooney’s vacated spot.<\/p>\n
\nFor the first time in training camp, the receivers went up against the defensive backs in one-on-one work.
\nSafety Xavier Watts and edge rusher Jalon Walker participate in individual drills, but coaches pull them back from team work to be cautious as they both work through minor injuries.<\/p>\n