The Atlanta Falcons needed to address their offensive tackle depth following significant injuries to their swing tackle and right tackle. Storm Norton recently underwent ankle surgery and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, making him a prime injured reserve candidate. Meanwhile, Kaleb McGary sustained a lower-leg injury that will sideline him for a significant amount of time, also making him a candidate to start the season on injured reserve.
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With Elijah Wilkinson slotted as the Falcons’ starting right tackle and Michael Penix Jr.’s blindside blocker, their remaining offensive tackle depth is thin. They could benefit from an upgrade over Jack Nelson and Brandon Parker.
Atlanta Falcons land 3-game starter to boost offensive tackle depth
According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Atlanta Falcons and Seattle Seahawks have agreed to a single-player and late-round pick trade. The Falcons acquire Michael Jerrell, while the Seahawks receive a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick. Finally, Atlanta inherits the final three years of Jerrell’s rookie contract.
Trade! The #Seahawks are sending OT Michael Jerrell to the #Falcons for a conditional 2027 seventh-round pick, per source. pic.twitter.com/YHsQBUr0AI
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) August 26, 2025
Here’s a quick review of his NFL career
The Seattle Seahawks drafted Michael Jerrell 207th overall in the sixth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He began his rookie season as the third-string offensive tackle but started three games at right tackle following the injuries to the position. Jerrell allowed 15 pressures, ten hurries, two quarterback hits, and three sacks while posting a 54.8 pass-blocking grade, a 49.5 run-blocking grade, and a 46.4 PFF grade across ten games and 250 offensive snaps.
He competed against Josh Jones for the swing tackle role during the offseason but ultimately lost.
Fans react to the trade
Interesting move!
— Corey Parrish (@CoreyParrish12) August 26, 2025
Hmmm maybe the wrong person we falcon fans had in mind but aight it fills the need.
— Mark Shimer (@MarkShimer6) August 26, 2025
@MikeBellATL @putemupcdukes Here we go! Some help!
— Young Midoryia (@_BigDeboAtL) August 26, 2025
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— Dedoyin.Crypt 🌌 (@rheelz1) August 26, 2025
Is he good
— XAVIER WATTS DROTY SZN (@Pittsmygoat) August 26, 2025
SKIPPER IS RIGHT THERE TERRY
— Drunk Coach Grant (@DrunkCoachGrant) August 26, 2025
That should fix the ol!!
— MrEd (@JamesLa89892617) August 26, 2025
