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2023 Defensive

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Interceptions Returned For Touchdown
Regular Season 10 0.5 0 0 0

Top Troy Andersen News

  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Practices fully Wednesday

    Andersen (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    It's unclear if Andersen has cleared the league's concussion protocol, but this puts him on track to return for Week 3 against the Lions after missing Week 2. Nathan Landman started and played 98 percent of the defensive snaps in Andersen's absence this past Sunday versus Green Bay.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Won't play Week 2

    Andersen (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Packers, Josh Kendall of The Athletic reports.

    A 2022 second-round pick, Andersen is in his first season as a full-time starter for the Falcons. He played 99 percent of the defensive snaps in the season opener versus Carolina, recording 10 tackles, including 0.5 sacks, but reported concussion symptoms and will miss Week 2. Nate Landman is expected to start in his place.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Remains sidelined

    Andersen (concussion) did not practice Thursday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Andersen may still be in the early stages of the league's five-step protocol to gain clearance to return to play, which could be bad news for his chances to suit up for Week 2 against the Packers. If the Montana State product is unable to go, Tae Davis would likely be the beneficiary of an increased role Sunday.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Unable to practice

    Andersen (concussion) is not practicing Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Andersen entered the league's concussion protocols Wednesday, which will keep him off the practice field and potentially out of the team's Week 2 contest against the Packers. If the Montana State product is unable to clear the league's five-step protocols to gain clearance to play, Tae Davis would likely be the benefactor in an increased role against Green Bay.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: In concussion protocol

    Andersen was placed in the NFL's concussion protocol Wednesday, Scott Bair of the Falcons' official site reports.

    Per coach Arthur Smith, Andersen didn't feel right when he came into the facility Tuesday. Andersen will need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to suit up against the Packers on Sunday. Tae Davis would likely step into a starting role if Andersen's unable to play.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Impresses as full-time starter

    Andersen recorded 10 tackles (three solo), including one for loss, and a half-sack during Sunday's 24-10 win over the Panthers.

    Andersen took over as a full-time starter late last year, and the second-year pro is expected to take a major leap in Year 2. He tied Jessie Bates with a team-high 10 stops and made a few plays in the backfield, as well. Andersen is a strong IDP option moving forward, but the youngster may have some hiccups along the way.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Makes most of rookie campaign

    Andersen tallied 69 tackles (40 solo), one forced fumble and one pass defense across 17 appearances during the 2022 campaign.

    Andersen quickly carved out a role in Atlanta's defense during his rookie campaign and eventually overtook Mykal Walker as a starter to end the season. The 2022 second-round pick played at least 80 percent of the Falcons' defensive snaps in five games and totaled 34 tackles during those contests, including a career-high 13 stops against San Francisco in Week 6. Given his successful rookie campaign, it's safe to presume Andersen will have a significant role in Atlanta's defense to begin 2023, especially if the Falcons are unable to retain Rashaan Evans.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Seven stops in loss

    Andersen recorded seven tackles (five solo) during Sunday's 21-18 loss to New Orleans.

    Andersen drew the start over Mykal Walker and notched his most tackles in a game since Week 6, when Walker was sidelined with an injury. If Andersen continues to draw starts, he could emerge as a solid IDP option during the final three games of the regular season.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Back in action

    Andersen (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Andersen temporarily exited the Week 13 matchup, but he's quickly returned to the field. He had four tackles before leaving the game.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Questionable to return

    Andersen is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Steelers due to an ankle injury, Michael Rothstein of ESPN.com reports.

    Andersen sustained an apparent ankle injury during the Week 13 matchup versus Pittsburgh, and it's currently uncertain if he'll be able to return. Mykal Walker and Rashaan Evans should handle an increased workload for the time being.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Productive day in first start

    Andersen recorded 12 tackles (six solo) during Sunday's 28-14 win over the 49ers.

    With starter Mykal Walker having been ruled out for Sunday's game against San Fransisco, Andersen was given the start at linebacker and tied with teammate Rashaan Evans for a team-high 12 tackles in Week 6. If Walker is unable to gain medical clearance ahead of next Sunday's contest versus the Bengals, the rookie second-rounder should once again serve as a key contributor in Atlanta's defensive unit.

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  • Falcons' Troy Andersen: Set to make first career start

    With Mykal Walker (groin) ruled out for Week 6, Andersen is in line to make his first career NFL start Sunday against the 49ers, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

    Andersen, a rookie second-round pick, saw an increased role after Walker left the team's Week 5 loss early and finished with season highs in tackles (five) and defensive snaps (27). He'll draw the start alongside Rashaan Evans in the middle of Atlanta's defense and will likely be in store for another productive game against San Francisco's run-first offense.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-4, 235 lbs
Birthplace: Dillon, MT
Age: 24
School: Montana St.
Experience: 2