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.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
TROY ANDERSEN #44 - LINEBACKER - ATLANTA FALCONS
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41 TCKL
1 INT
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Out for Week 11 Andersen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons rule out LBs Troy Andersen, Lorenzo Carter The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Seattle on Sunday seeking their fourth consecutive win, but will do so without the services of starting i...
OCTOBER 18 • THESTATE.COM
Won't play in Week 7 Head coach Raheem Morris told reporters Friday that Andersen (knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
Impact Andersen was unable to practice both Wednesday and Thursday and is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a knee injury. Expect Nate Landman to continue seeing additional reps with the Falcons' first-team defense while Andersen remains sidelined.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Misses Wednesday's practice Andersen (knee) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Andersen was hoping to return for Atlanta's Week 7 matchup against the Seahawks after missing the team's last two games due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's DNP suggests he may need more time to recover. The third-year pro will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up Sunday.
OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Justin Simmons, Troy Andersen amongst those not participating as Atlanta's Week 7 prep begins Bijan Robinson, Matthew Judon were limited due to rest.
OCTOBER 16 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Could return in 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.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons rule out LB Troy Andersen (knee) vs. Panthers Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen will miss his second consecutive game because of a knee injury, coach Raheem Morris said Friday.And...
OCTOBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Out against Atlanta Andersen (knee) is out for Sunday's game against Carolina, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Andersen will miss his second-straight week after a pop-up knee injury made him inactive last week versus the Bucs. The 6-foot-4 linebacker's next shot to play will be Week 7 as Atlanta takes on the Seahawks at home.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Falcons injury report: Troy Andersen ruled out for Panthers game The third-year linebacker will miss his second straight game due to a knee injury.
OCTOBER 11 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
Limited Wedesday Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact Andersen was unable to suit up for the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers due to a knee issue sustained the week prior, but Wednesday's limited practice session may be an indication that he's nearing a return to the field. The third-year pro's participation Thursday and Friday will provide a better indication of his potential availability in Week 6, when the Falcons travel to Carolina.
OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
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 r...
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Troy Andersen named NFC Defensive Player of the Week Andersen had a career game in Week 4 against the Saints, including his first pick-six.
OCTOBER 2 • ATLANTAFALCONS.COM
