[9] The Falcons traded up from the second round with the Los Angeles Rams to acquire the selection used to draft McGary.

He would sit out the next game but return to the starting lineup in Week 4 versus the Green Bay Packers.

McGary was unavailable for Atlanta's Week 14 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, and had missed five consecutive practices while attending to a family matter.

On May 2, 2022, the Falcons declined to pick up the fifth year option on McGary's contract, making him a free agent after the season.

[13] On March 31, 2023, McGary signed a three-year, $34.5 million contract extension with the Falcons.