The fantasy value for Atlanta Falcons standout Bijan Robinson and second-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr. could be negatively impacted by the absence of starting right tackle Kaleb McGary.

After concluding the preseason with a 31-13 loss to Dallas, the Atlanta Falcons now have to decide who makes the cut for its 53-man roster.

The Atlanta Falcons have a solid chance at winning the NFC South this season, but adding another star could put them over the top.

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.

FOX Sports sideline reporter Jennifer Hale reported Friday night Atlanta Falcons' Jeff Ulbrich left the team before kickoff against the Dallas Cowboys.

Atlanta Falcons coach Raheem Morris says right tackle Kaleb McGary will miss significant time and is headed to injured reserve after getting carted off at practice this week with a lower left leg injury.

Key returning players: Jake Palmerton (WR/LB), Rex Miller (S/WR), Jordan Vann (lineman), Jiwan Mack (RB/LB), MJ Lemke (QB) Coach’s quote: “Being disciplined, having your teams best interest at heart.

"Walker emerges as the bedrock of Atlanta’s long-sputtering pass rush, providing a burst of energy off the edge," Parr wrote of Walker's best-case scenario. "He becomes a leader in the Defensive Rookie of the Year conversation and supplies the leadership the Falcons could use after the departure of Grady Jarrett ."