1. RT Kaleb McGary will be released by the Falcons
Savings: $14.5M, Dead Cap: $2M
One of the more intriguing names to watch come March is Kaleb McGary. The long-time right tackle has developed into a great player for the team that drafted him but his skillset doesn't match the offense's dynamics.
Protecting the blindside of a quarterback is more important than anything. So the combination of lefty QB Michael Penix Jr. and the inconsistent pass-protecting McGary could force the Falcons to make a change.
Offensive line continuity is also a big factor; is replacing a starter for the potential of having an upgrade on Penix's blindside worth it? That is a question the front office has to think about long and hard and I get the feeling the significant cap savings will push them to cut the first-round pick.