Troy Andersen

Troy Andersen

24-Year-Old LinebackerLB
Atlanta Falcons
Questionable
Injury Pectoral
Est. Return 4/1/2024
2023 Fantasy Outlook
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. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a four-year, $6.1 million contract with the Falcons in May of 2022.
Year 2 marred by injury
LBAtlanta Falcons
Pectoral
January 17, 2024
Andersen (pectoral) finished 2023 with 19 tackles (seven solo) and half a sack in two appearances.
ANALYSIS
Andersen suffered a pectoral injury in Week 2 and was placed on IR. He was designated to return the Wednesday of Week 18 prep, but he ultimately wasn't cleared to suit up. Andersen should be able to reclaim his starting spot in 2024 if he's healthy, but Nate Landman and Kaden Elliss both played well in Andersen's absence in 2023.
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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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2022 Fantasy Outlook
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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Won't return Week 18
LBAtlanta Falcons
Pectoral
January 5, 2024
Andersen (pectoral) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Saints.
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Logs limited practice Wednesday
LBAtlanta Falcons
Pectoral
January 3, 2024
Andersen (pectoral) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday, Amna Subhan of the Falcons' official site reports.
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Making return to practice
LBAtlanta Falcons
Shoulder
January 3, 2024
The Falcons designated Andersen (pectoral) for return from injured reserve Wednesday, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Will miss extended time
LBAtlanta Falcons
Pectoral
September 27, 2023
Andersen will require surgery to address a torn pectoral muscle and could be sidelined for 4-to-6 months, D. Orlando Ledbetter of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
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Going onto IR
LBAtlanta Falcons
Shoulder
September 26, 2023
Atlanta placed Andersen (shoulder) on its injured reserve list Tuesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports.
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