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2024 Defensive
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CMB
Total Tackles
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SCK
Sacks
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FUM
Forced Fumbles
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INT
Interceptions
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TD
Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
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| Regular Season | 41 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Top Troy Andersen News
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Could return Week 7
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Atlanta will continue to evaluate Andersen (knee) as the week progresses, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
Andersen has missed the Falcons' last two games due to a knee injury sustained during the team's Week 4 win over the Saints. His practice participation will be the best indication on whether the Montana State product can return to Atlanta's linebacker corps in Week 7, when the Falcons host the Seahawks.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Sitting out Week 6
Andersen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Carolina, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Andersen will miss a second straight game due to the knee injury. With Andersen sitting out, JD Bertrand or Nate Landman (calf) will likely pick up a start at inside linebacker along with Kaden Elliss.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Misses Wednesday's practice
Andersen (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.
Andersen was unable to suit up for the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee issue sustained the week prior, and Wednesday's DNP indicates he's still ways away from returning to the field. The third-year pro will likely need to upgrade to limited participation either Thursday and Friday to have a chance at suiting up for the Falcons' Week 6 contest against the Panthers.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Won't play in Week 5
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Wednesday that Anderson (knee) won't play in Thursday night's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The third-year linebacker will not suit up for the Falcons' Week 5 divisional matchup after sustaining a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Week 4's win over the Saints. Andersen has been wreaking havoc on opposing offenses through the Falcons' first four contests, racking up 44 total tackles and one pick-six. Expect JD Bertrand to see more work with Atlanta's first-team defense in Andersen's stead.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Secures pick-six in win
Andersen recorded 17 total tackles (10 solo), an interception and a pass defensed in Sunday's 26-24 win over the Saints.
Andersen had himself a day against New Orleans, securing a career-high 17 takedowns in the victory. Additionally, he intercepted Derek Carr in the second quarter, returning the ball for a 47-yard touchdown. The linebacker was estimated as a non-participant at practice Monday with a knee injury, and his status is worth monitoring ahead of the team's matchup with the Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football. Through four games in 2024, Andersen has compiled 44 total tackles (26 solo), an interception and a pass defensed.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Day-to-day with knee issue
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Monday that Andersen is day-to-day with a knee injury, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
Andersen logged a monster performance before exiting with a knee issue in the fourth quarter of Sunday's win over the Saints, racking up 17 total tackles and a pick-six. The third-year linebacker's practice participation throughout the week will provide a better indication of his potential Week 5 availability, but it appears he avoided a serious injury.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Estimated as DNP
Andersen (knee) was listed as a non-participant on Monday's practice estimation, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters earlier Monday that Andersen was day-to-day with this knee injury, so it's no surprise he was listed as a non-participant on the team's practice estimation. If the 25-year-old can't upgrade to at least limited participation Tuesday or Wednesday, it'll be tough for him to suit up for Thursday night's divisional matchup against the Buccaneers.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Exits game with knee injury
Andersen is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Saints due to a knee injury, Ross Jackson of WWL Louisiana reports.
Andersen had 17 tackles (10 solo) and a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown before leaving in the fourth quarter of Sunday's game. JD Bertrand will see more snaps down the stretch at inside linebacker alongside starter Kaden Elliss while Andersen is sidelined.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Season-high 12 tackles
Andersen recorded 12 tackles (seven solo) during Sunday's 22-17 loss to the Chiefs.
With Nate Landman (pectoral) on injured reserve, Andersen drew a second consecutive start and made the most of his opportunity on Sunday Night Football, finishing one tackle short of his career-high mark. Over the last two weeks, Andersen has totaled 21 stops and should remain a strong IDP option, especially in leagues prioritizing tackles.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Plays more sans Landman
Andersen registered eight tackles (four solo) during Monday's 22-21 win over the Eagles.
With Nate Landman (pectoral) on injured reserve, Andersen stepped into a starting role in Week 2. As long as Landman remains out, Andersen is a quality IDP option, especially in leagues prioritizing tackles. As a rookie in 2022, Andersen played more than 50 defensive snaps in a game only twice, totaling 19 tackles during those contests. He also compiled 19 tackles in his first two appearances last year but missed the rest of the campaign due to a pectoral injury.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Splits time in return
Andersen managed five tackles (four solo) during Sunday's 18-10 loss to the Steelers.
Andersen appeared in only two games last season due to a pectoral injury, but he's back to full strength and ready to make an impact. Kaden Elliss played all 68 defensive snaps in Week 1, while Andersen split time with Nate Landman at the other ILB spot. Andersen also played 16 special-teams snaps, suggesting his limited work on defense wasn't due to a conditioning issue. If Andersen continues to split time, it'll be hard for him to generate IDP value. However, he's a playmaking linebacker who could rack up stats quickly if given an expanded opportunity.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Back on field
Andersen (pectoral) participated in OTAs on Tuesday, the Falcons' official site reports.
Andersen suffered a torn pectoral muscle last September and underwent surgery. He wasn't able to return before the end of the season, though Andersen was cleared to return to practice in Week 18. The 2022 second-round pick now looks to be fully healthy and should reclaim a starting role in Atlanta's linebacking corps after tallying 69 tackles in 17 games as a rookie and 19 stops over his two appearances during the injury-shortened 2023 campaign.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Year 2 marred by injury
Andersen (pectoral) finished 2023 with 19 tackles (seven solo) and half a sack in two appearances.
Andersen suffered a pectoral injury in Week 2 and was placed on IR. He was designated to return the Wednesday of Week 18 prep, but he ultimately wasn't cleared to suit up. Andersen should be able to reclaim his starting spot in 2024 if he's healthy, but Nate Landman and Kaden Elliss both played well in Andersen's absence in 2023.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Won't return Week 18
Andersen (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
The 24-year-old linebacker was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday, and despite a week of limited practice sessions, Andersen won't return to the field Sunday. The Montana State product would have a chance to return if the Falcons find their way into the playoffs, but Kaden Elliss is expected to continue starting in Andersen's place in Week 18.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Making return to practice
The Falcons designated Andersen (pectoral) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
The move opens a 21-day window during which Atlanta can officially activate Andersen before they would either have to add him to the 53-man roster or keep him on IR for the rest of the season. The Falcons' official injury reports during the week will give an idea of whether he might be available for their must-win game Sunday versus the Saints.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Logs limited practice Wednesday
Andersen (pectoral) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Andersen was designated to return from IR on Wednesday after missing the majority of the campaign with a torn pectoral muscle. Though the linebacker was able to participate in a limited fashion upon his return to practice, it's not a certainty that he'll be able to suit up for Sunday's critical regular-season finale versus New Orleans. Andersen had been a starter prior to his injury, tallying 19 tackles (seven solo), including a half-sack, over two games.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Will miss extended time
Andersen will require surgery to address a torn pectoral muscle and could be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
After being placed on injured reserve Tuesday, Andersen will have to miss a minimum of four games, but the Falcons are anticipating him being sidelined for much longer. Given the projected recovery timeline, Andersen looks like he'll end up missing the rest of the regular season, though the linebacker could have a shot at returning for the playoffs, if the Falcons earn a postseason spot. The Falcons will likely turn to Nate Landman to start in place of Andersen, just as they did when Andersen missed the team's Week 2 win over the Packers with a concussion. Andersen had put himself on the IDP radar during the two games in which he played, totaling 19 tackles and a half sack.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Going onto IR
Atlanta placed Andersen (shoulder) on its injured reserve list Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
As was feared after Coach Arthur Smith made a discouraging statement regarding Andersen's shoulder early in the week, he'll now have to spend at least Atlanta's next four games in recovery. Nate Landman figures to step in as a starter until Andersen is ready to return.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Injury may be serious
Coach Arthur Smith said Monday that the arm/shoulder injury Andersen sustained during Sunday's 20-6 loss at Detroit "didn't look good," Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
The specifics of the issue Andersen is dealing with are still unknown, but his coach's comments don't bode well for his recovery timeline. It will be worth watching whether Andersen ends up moving to injured reserve in the coming days.
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Falcons' Troy Andersen: Suffers shoulder injury Sunday
Andersen (shoulder) recorded nine tackles (eight solo) during Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Lions.
Andersen, who missed Week 2 due to a concussion, played 90 percent of the team's defensive snaps in Week 3 before suffering a shoulder injury, per D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. In his first two games as a full-time starter, the second-year linebacker has recorded 19 tackles and a half-sack. If he can stay on the field, Andersen has the ability to rack up IDP points quickly, but his health is emerging as a red flag thus far. The severity of his current injury remains unclear, but his status on Atlanta's initial injury report for Week 4, which will drop Wednesday, should provide further clarity.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-4, 239 lbs |
| Birthplace: Dillon, MT |
| Age: 25 |
| School: Montana St. |
| Experience: 3 |