Troy Andersen - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

Falcons' intent behind the Troy Andersen release has become painfully obvious A strong summer for two Atlanta Falcons rookies made them feel comfortable moving on from Troy Andersen.

AUGUST 9 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Gets released Atlanta released Andersen (knee) Friday, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen sat out the entire 2025 campaign as he worked to recover from a knee injury he suffered back in 2024, and he started training camp on the PUP list in 2026 as well. He'll now become a free agent and be eligible to suit up for another club when capable.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Troy Andersen is leaving the Falcons with an unavoidable roster decision It is getting harder and harder for the Atlanta Falcons to justify keeping Troy Andersen around when he's never healthy.

AUGUST 3 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Opening training camp on PUP Atlanta placed Andersen (knee) on the active/PUP list Wednesday.

Impact Andersen suffered a knee injury during the 2024 season, which was severe enough for him to miss the entire 2025 campaign. It appears he's still working through the issue, though Andersen is eligible to participate in training camp practices once he's fully healthy. He was selected by the Falcons in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft and is entering the final year of his four-year rookie deal.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Once-promising defender has given Falcons no choice but to pull the plug on him Troy Andersen has been among the biggest 'What Ifs' for the Atlanta Falcons. He has failed to stay healthy during his four seasons in the NF...

JULY 28 • BLOGGINGDIRTY.COM

Kevin Stefanski provides injury update on Billy Bowman Jr., Troy Andersen and Bralen Trice Bowman played in six games as a rookie in 2025 before his injury. Andersen and Trice have not suited up for the Falcons since 2024.

MAY 19 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM

Won't return this season Andersen (knee) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 2022 second-round pick from Montana State was placed on the Falcons' reserve/PUP list in late August and won't play a single game in 2025. Andersen has struggled to stay healthy over the past three seasons, appearing in just nine regular-season games since 2023. Expect Kaden Elliss and Divine Deablo to handle Atlanta's first-team linebacker duties for the remainder of the year.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to reserve/PUP list The Falcons placed Anderson on the reserve/PUP list Tuesday, Terrin Waack, Will McFadden and Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Andersen started camp on the physically unable to perform list while continuing to recover from a knee injury that caused him to land on IR in December. The move to the reserve/PUP list means the 2022 second-rounder will be forced to miss at least the first four games of the regular season, making Week 6 against the Bills on Monday, Oct. 13 the first opportunity for him to make his 2025 regular-season debut. Andersen has served in a rotational role at inside linebacker over his first three NFL seasons, so JD Bertrand, DeAngelo Malone and Josh Woods are all candidates to see increased snaps on defense behind starters Kaden Elliss and Divine Deablo due to Andersen's injury.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Starts camp on active/PUP list Andersen (knee) will start training camp on the active/PUP list, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

Impact Andersen was placed on injured reserve back in Week 16 of last season due to a knee injury, and it appears as if the 26-year-old is still dealing with lingering effects. The fourth-year pro can return to practice at any point during the preseason, but Andersen might be on the outside looking in as the team's preferred starter after the Falcons signed Divine Deablo this offseason.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes when healthy Andersen (knee) recorded 47 tackles (28 solo) and a pick-six in seven games this season.

Impact The inside linebacker's knee injury forced him to end the campaign on injured reserve. In the three games in which he played on at least 76 percent of the defensive snaps, Andersen finished with nine, 12 and 17 tackles, respectively. Unfortunately, Andersen also ended 2023 on injured reserve, due to a shoulder/pectoral injury.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons place linebacker Troy Andersen on IR LAS VEGAS -- Starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen, who was battling a left knee injury for most of the season, was placed on injured res...

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • AJC.COM

Lands on IR Andersen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.

Impact Andersen was already ruled out for Monday's game against he Raiders, but he'll now be sidelined for an even greater length of time. Unless the Falcons make the playoffs, the third-year pro's season will be done, as his placement on IR will ensure he misses at least their next four games.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen, Casey Washington out for game vs. Raiders The good news for the Falcons is that four players who are battled injuries fully participated in practice Saturday,

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • AJC.COM

Ruled out for Week 15 Andersen (knee) won't suit up Monday against Las Vegas, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Andersen has been dealing with the knee issue since getting hurt Week 4 versus New Orleans. He's played in just three of Atlanta's nine contests since and has seen his defensive snap can't fall after getting off to a strong start to the campaign. With Andersen out again Week 15, Nate Landman could take on a larger portion of defensive snaps.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: ILB Troy Andersen, WR Casey Washington did not practice Six other Falcons players were on the Thursday injury report.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • AJC.COM

Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney, Troy Andersen Falcons injury report: Latest updates on Darnell Mooney and Troy Andersen

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Logs full practice Thursday Andersen (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a knee injury, but the issue wasn't serious enough to prevent him from practicing in full Thursday. The third-year linebacker played just 16 defensive snaps against the Chargers this past Sunday, but assuming he's past his knee injury, Andersen should operate on a larger snap account against the Vikings this Sunday.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited Wednesday Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen appeared to be past his knee issue after logging consecutive full practice sessions before Atlanta's Week 13 loss to the Chargers. However, he played just 16 defensive snaps Sunday before practicing in a limited capacity Wednesday, suggesting that the injury may have worsened. Andersen's participation Thursday and Friday will likely offer the best insight into whether he can suit up in Week 14, when the Falcons face the Vikings.

DECEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Past knee injury Andersen (knee) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Andersen has missed six games this season due to a knee injury, but it appears he's on track to play against the Chargers on Sunday given his practice participation Thursday. Across five regular-season games, Andersen has logged 44 tackles (26 solo) and one interception.

NOVEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing injury Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Andersen missed the Falcons' most recent game in the Week 11 loss to the Broncos due to a knee injury, and Wednesday's limited session indicates that he's still nursing the issue. If the third-year pro from Montana State is sidelined for the sixth time this season in Week 13, expect Rashaan Evans to serve as one of the Falcons' top backup inside linebackers.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 11 Andersen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Andersen returned last week from his five-game absence but played just 13 defensive snaps and aggravated his preexisting knee injury. The Falcons will continue to rely on Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in Wednesday's walkthrough Andersen (knee) was listed as a limited participant for Wednesday's estimated injury report, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen aggravated a knee injury during the Falcons' 20-17 loss to the Saints this past Sunday. He was estimated as a limited Wednesday, so his practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status for Week 11 against Denver.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Needs further evaluation Andersen will undergo a reevaluation Monday after aggravating his knee injury in Sunday's loss to the Saints, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Andersen missed five games with the injury and although he felt well enough to return to action and suit up against the Saints, he ultimately ended up sidelined again. A clearer picture of his potential to play Week 11 against the Broncos likely won't come until later in the week.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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