As the Atlanta Falcons defense took a considerable step forward last season, the linebacker pairing of Kaden Elliss and Nate Landman drew praise. Elliss was expected to shine; the Falcons gave him a three-year, $21.5 million contract and the reins of their defense for a reason.
The 7-9 Atlanta Falcons are in 3rd place in the NFC South, and their playoff hopes are still alive. They can clinch a playoff berth if Atlanta defeats New Orleans and Carolina defeats Tampa Bay.
The Falcons are gearing up for a season finale in New Orleans that could result in a postseason berth or another top 10 draft pick. Atlanta could win the NFC South if the Buccaneers lose in Carolina, but they could also end up with the 8th overall pick if they lose to the Saints and the Jets beat the Patriots.
The Atlanta Falcons are getting a much-appreciated boost on defense as they designated linebacker Troy Andersen to return from injured reserve, the team announced Wednesday.
The Indianapolis Colts made a surprise decision on Tuesday that's sure to get the other 31 teams thinking about linebacker depth. Linebacker Shaq Leonard said his goodbye to the Colts on social media after the three-time All-Pro was cut by the team after six years.
The Atlanta Falcons' defense is in perhaps its darkest moment this season, fresh off allowing four passing touchdowns to rookie quarterback Will Levis on debut in the Tennessee Titans' 28-23 victory over Atlanta on Sunday.
In every single game thus far, the Falcons have held the health advantage. Atlanta’s only significant injuries have been Avery Williams and Troy Andersen.
The Falcons are 2-1 but have had the health advantage in every contest thus far, and it seems that will continue in London against the Jaguars. The Panthers were down multiple pass catchers; the Packers were down their three best offensive players, and the Lions were without multiple starters on both sides of the ball.
The Atlanta Falcons' defense suffered a significant loss when starting linebacker Troy Andersen was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with potentially season-ending pectoral surgery looming - but there's considerable belief that his replacement, Nate Landman, can hold down the fort.
The Atlanta Falcons will be without starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen for the foreseeable future - and potentially even the remainder of the season.
The Atlanta Falcons placed inside linebacker Troy Andersen on injured reserve on Tuesday due to a shoulder/pectoral injury. Andersen, 24, suffered the injury during the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to the Detroit Lions.
The Falcons made a couple of roster moves, one being a significant IR designation for Troy Andersen, who injured his shoulder in their Week 3 matchup versus the Lions.
Arthur Smith said a potential season-ending IR stay could be on tap.
The Falcons lost Troy Andersen to a shoulder injury during the Lions contest, and the prospect of it doesn’t look great. According to Arthur Smith via Michael Rothstein of ESPN, the club fears the second-round pick could be done for the year.
Though the Falcons made more than a handful of notable additions this offseason, drafting and developing is the easiest way to sustainable success. Atlanta’s ceiling in 2023 is heavily reliant on the next crop of players taking that step.
The Falcons obviously put some stock into the combine, as they selected Troy Andersen out of Montana State in the second round after he posted some ridiculous numbers at the 2022 NFL Combine.
The Atlanta Falcons knew they were getting a project in Montana State linebacker Troy Andersen. However, Andersen's height -weight-speed combination gave him a sky-high ceiling, and the Falcons bet on him reaching that upside, selecting him No.
Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen started off slow in his first two NFL games, but the second-round rookie out of Montana State is picking up steam.
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