PHOTOS: Takkarist McKinley’s Falcons debut

Rookie defensive end Takkarist McKinley, this year’s first-round pick, made his debut for the Falcons in the second quarter against the Steelers on Sunday at Heinz Field.

McKinley, who was the 26th player taken in the NFL draft, has recovered from a surgically repaired right shoulder. He didn’t register a sack in the first half of action rushing from right defensive end.

He played 10 plays on defense and five on special teams and had a quarterback hit.