TROY ANDERSEN NEWS

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 • 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

Cleared to play Sunday Andersen (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Saints and is expected to play.

Impact Andersen practiced fully all week and looks ready to return to action after missing the previous five contests. His return figures to send Nate Landman back to the bench, leaving Andersen and Kaden Elliss as Atlanta's top linebackers. Both should be busy against a run-heavy New Orleans offense missing numerous key wide receivers.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DNP again Thursday Andersen (knee) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.

Impact Andersen has missed Atlanta's last five games, but coach Raheem Morris has continued to label him as day-to-day. He's likely going to need some form of practice participation Friday if he wants to have any chance of suiting up Sunday against the Saints. Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman have been filling in at linebacker.

NOVEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Andersen (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.

Impact Despite logging a full practice Friday, Andersen will miss a fifth straight game, leaving the door open for Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman to start again in the middle of Atlanta's defense. Andersen's next chance to suit up will be in Week 10 against New Orleans.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Andersen (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys, William McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen upgraded to full participation Friday after beginning the Falcons' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions. However, his questionable designation suggests that he's still dealing with his knee injury in some capacity and could miss his fifth consecutive game Sunday. If Andersen can't play through the issue in Week 9, expect Nate Landman to serve as one of Atlanta's top inside linebackers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Opens week with limited work Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Will McFadden of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen has missed each of the Falcons' last four games due to a knee injury sustained in the team's Week 4 win over the Saints. He practiced in a limited fashion last week and has begun Atlanta's new week of practice as a limited participant once again. His participation Thursday and Friday is likely the best indication of whether he can return in Week 9, when the Falcons host the Cowboys.

OCTOBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks iffy for Week 9 Head coach Raheem Morris stated Monday that Andersen (knee) is still day-to-day, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 8 prep but ultimately was unable to suit up Sunday against Tampa Bay. His current day-to-day status implies his Week 9 availability is still up in the air, as the Montana State product works to return from a now four-game absence.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looks iffy for Week 9 Head coach Raheem Morris stated Monday that Andersen (knee) is still day-to-day, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen practiced in a limited fashion throughout Week 8 prep but ultimately was unable to suit up Sunday against Tampa Bay. His current day-to-day status implies his Week 9 availability is still up in the air, as the Montana State product works to return from a now four-game absence.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Andersen (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Buccaneers, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.

Impact Andersen practiced in a limited fashion throughout the week; however, Friday's injury report suggests his knee issue is still too much to overcome in Week 8. With Andersen set to miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday, expect Nate Landman to start alongside Kaden Elliss as part of the Falcons' top inside linebacker duo.

OCTOBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Limited in return to practice Andersen (knee) was listed as a limited participant on the Falcons' injury report Wednesday, Tori McElhaney of the team's official site reports.

Impact Andersen has missed the Falcons' last three games due to a knee injury he suffered in Week 4 against the Saints. He's been unable to practice since the injury, so his ability to participate in Wednesday's session -- albeit in limited fashion -- is a good step in the right direction for the 2022 second-round pick. Andersen's practice participation over the next two days will provide clarity on his status ahead of Atlanta's Week 8 game against Tampa Bay on Sunday.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen set to return to practice Wednesday FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen, who has missed the past three games after suffering a left knee injury, i...

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • AJC.COM

Returning to practice this week Andersen (knee) is expected to begin practicing Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Andersen has missed the Falcons' last three games after sustaining a knee injury in Atlanta's Week 4 win over the Saints. However, Ledbetter's report Monday suggests Andersen has a chance to suit up as soon as Week 8. The Montana State product's practice participation throughout the week will provide the best indication of whether he can return for Sunday's divisional matchup in Tampa Bay.

OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE