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Falcons cut Troy Andersen, sign receiver Kristian Wilkerson

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:41 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Falcons cut Troy Andersen, sign receiver Kristian Wilkerson

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons have cut linebacker Troy Andersen as of August 7, 2026. Andersen's tenure with the team was plagued by injuries, limiting him to just nine games over the past four seasons. The Falcons have signed wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson, who previously played for the Raiders, in a corresponding move, as they continue to assess their receiving corps ahead of the upcoming season.

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Status Watch

•Troy Andersen has been released by the Falcons.
•Andersen's last season saw him struggle with injuries again.
•Kristian Wilkerson joins the Falcons after a stint with the Raiders.
•Wilkerson has three career touchdowns in nine NFL games.
•Falcons aim to solidify their wide receiver depth.

Latest Updates

11:41 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons take another hit at linebacker with release of Andersen after Walker's season-ending injury
2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons cut LB Troy Andersen, sign WR Kristian Wilkerson

What they're saying

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Linebacker Troy Andersen, a second-round draft pick in 2022 once viewed as a rising star in Atlanta's defense, was released by the Falcons on Friday. The Falcons signed wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson. Shoulder, knee and other injuries prevented Andersen from staying on the field after he made a strong first impression with his sideline-to-sideline speed.
— Yahoo Sports