One of Atlanta's first-round draft picks is officially under contract.
Atlanta also agreed to terms with fourth-round cornerback Kendall Sheffield.
All rookie contracts are four years in length. As with all first-round picks, McGary's deal will include a fifth-year team option that must be exercised prior to the 2022 season.
The Falcons traded up to select McGary, a massive lineman out of Washington, at the back half of the first round. Atlanta used its earlier first-rounder (No. 14) to bolster the offensive line, selecting Boston College guard Chris Lindstrom.
NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said of McGary during the draft, "Got through a lot of adversity in his life. He's a nasty finisher when you study him on tape. He's a little raw in pass blocking. He's very physical. They found something they wanted there with that physicality and toughness."
Here are the other first-round signings that occurred on Thursday:
- The Philadelphia Eagles inked tackle Andre Dillard (No. 22) to his rookie contract, along with their four other draft picks.
- The Detroit Lions signed tight end T.J. Hockenson (No. 8) to his four-year deal.
- The Buffalo Bills signed defensive tackle Ed Oliver (No. 9), along with six other draft picks.
- The Miami Dolphins signed defensive tackle Christian Wilkins (No. 13) to his four-year contract, along with four other draft selections.
- The Washington Redskins made quarterback Dwayne Haskins (No. 15) the first first-round signal-caller to sign his rookie deal.
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