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Falcons release linebacker Troy Andersen after injury struggles

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 1:28 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

Falcons release linebacker Troy Andersen after injury struggles

Summary

The Falcons announced the release of linebacker Troy Andersen on August 7. Andersen, a second-round pick in 2022, played every game as a rookie but suffered multiple injuries since, limiting him to just two games in 2023 and sidelining him for the entire 2025 season. Over his tenure, he recorded 135 tackles, five tackles for loss, an interception return for a touchdown, a half-sack, and a forced fumble. Atlanta has signed wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson to fill the vacated roster spot.

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•Troy Andersen released by the Falcons on August 7
•Played in every game as a rookie in 2022
•Injuries limited him to two games in 2023
•Missed all of the 2025 season due to knee injury
•Falcons signed Kristian Wilkerson to fill roster spot

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1:28 PMNBCSports.com — Falcons release 2022 second-round pick Troy Andersen - NBC Sports
1:25 PMYahoo Sports — Falcons release 2022 second-round pick Troy Andersen

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