Troy Andersen

Troy Andersen

25-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Atlanta Falcons
IR
Injury Knee
Est. Return 1/11/2025
Sat Practice: DNP
2024 Fantasy Outlook
A 2022 second-round pick, Andersen posted 69 tackles in 17 games as a rookie and was on track for a huge Year 2, totaling 19 tackles in two games, before being placed on season-ending IR due to a pectoral injury. He returned to practice at the end of 2023 but was never cleared for game action. Andersen was back on the field for the offseason program and should be full go in 2024. Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman had strong seasons in Andersen's absence, but the latter has a higher upside and should be able to reclaim a starting gig, which should make him a strong IDP option. Read Past Outlooks
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$Signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract with the Falcons in May of 2022.
Lands on IR
LBAtlanta Falcons
Knee
December 16, 2024
Andersen (knee) was placed on injured reserve Monday.
ANALYSIS
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.
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#% of Team Snaps

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354%
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Andersen, a 2022 second-round pick, replaced Mykal Walker as a starting inside linebacker after Atlanta's Week 14 bye last year and posted 21 tackles over the Falcons' final four games. He finished his rookie campaign with 69 stops, one forced fumble and one pass defense, including a 13-tackle performance Week 6 when he played every single defensive snap. With Kaden Elliss replacing Rashaan Evans, Andersen is in a similar position heading into 2023 and should be viewed as a full-time starter, though Walker could work his way back into the mix if Andersen struggles with an expanded role in Year 2.
The 58th overall pick in the 2022 Draft lit up the combine with a 4.42-second 40-yard dash and a 128-inch broad jump. The 6-4, 243-pounder played quarterback and running back at Montana State before transitioning to linebacker and earning First-team FCS All-American Honors last season. The athletic ability and football intelligence needed to move positions as successfully as he did make him a unique prospect, but he could have a stiff learning curve in the NFL. Regardless, the Falcons invested heavy draft capital into the 23-year-old, so the rookie eventually may challenge Deion Jones and Rashaan Evans for snaps.
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Ruled out for Week 15
LBAtlanta Falcons
Knee
December 14, 2024
Andersen (knee) won't suit up Monday against Las Vegas, Marc Raimondi of ESPN.com reports.
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Logs full practice Thursday
LBAtlanta Falcons
December 5, 2024
Andersen (knee) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Limited Wednesday
LBAtlanta Falcons
Knee
December 4, 2024
Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Tori McElhaney of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Past knee injury
LBAtlanta Falcons
November 28, 2024
Andersen (knee) was listed as a full participant on Thursday's injury report, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
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Still nursing injury
LBAtlanta Falcons
Knee
November 27, 2024
Andersen (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Daniel Flick of SI.com reports.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Set to pop in rookie season?
LBAtlanta Falcons
May 28, 2022
Gene Clemons of The Athletic thinks Andersen will be able to make big strides as an inside linebacker during his rookie season with Atlanta.
ANALYSIS
Andersen spent just one season playing exclusively at inside linebacker during his collegiate career with Montana State, where he also split time starting at both quarterback and running back. The 2022 second-round pick was seen as one of the most athletic players at his position in this year's draft class and is expected to eventually contribute as a three-down linebacker as he grows into this full-time role. His 4.42-second 40-yard dash time is also reminiscent of fellow Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, who underwent offseason shoulder surgery and could be either traded or released by the team, possibly allowing Andersen to step into a bigger role sooner rather than later.
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