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Of the glaring needs on defense for the Atlanta Falcons, inside linebacker moved down the list with the signing of Divine Deablo in free agency. That said,

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 16

Atlanta Falcons Key to Improved Defense: Upgrade at Linebacker

On paper, the Atlanta Falcons boast a strong linebacker room. However, a lingering issue continues to hurt the team, derailing any hope for sustained superlative play.

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Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / December 16

Falcons place another critical defender on IR

Ahead of Monday night’s matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Falcons had some good and bad news on the injury front. On the positive side, Ruke Orhorhoro has been activated from the IR.

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Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / December 14

Falcons vs Raiders Injury Report: Troy Andersen, Casey Washington will not play Monday night

The final practices of the week have happened. Saturday is here, as the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders held their final practices of the week before playing on Monday night.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 14

Falcons Rule Out Key Defender, Rookie WR for Monday Night Football at Raiders

The Atlanta Falcons will be without a pair of players due to injury in their Monday Night Football contest against the Las Vegas Raiders. On its final game report Saturday, Atlanta ruled out linebacker Troy Andersen and rookie receiver Casey Washington, neither of whom practiced this week.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Talk / December 14

LB Troy Andersen out, DT Ruke Orhorhoro questionable for Falcons

The Falcons ruled two players out for Monday night's game against the Raiders. Linebacker Troy Andersen will miss his seventh game of the season with a knee injury.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / December 12

Falcons vs Raiders Injury Report: Troy Andersen misses practice on Thursday

The first practice reports of the week have been released. It’s the start of a new week, as the Atlanta Falcons and Las Vegas Raiders begin preparation for their contest on Monday night.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / December 12

Falcons Without 2 Players to Start Practice Before Raiders Game

The Atlanta Falcons delivered their first injury report of Week 15 before a Monday Night Football clash with the Las Vegas Raiders. Atlanta practice without two players Thursday, as linebacker Troy Andersen (knee) and receiver Casey Washington (concussion) did not participate.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / November 7

Falcons LB 'Ready to Go,' to End 5-Game Injury Absence at Saints

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen hasn't played since suffering a knee injury on a special teams tackle late in a Week 4 victory over the New Orleans Saints.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / November 6

Falcons vs Saints Injury Report: Grady Jarrett, Troy Andersen expected to play this week

The first injury report of the week has been released. It’s a new week, as your NFC South first place Atlanta Falcons prepare to head on the road and face the New Orleans Saints for the second time this season.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

Falcons get overwhelmingly positive injury news on Drake London, Grady Jarrett, Troy Andersen

In the Falcons win over the Cowboys, a couple of stars left the game with injuries — Grady Jarrett with an Achilles and Drake London with a hip. Of course, anytime you see the word Achilles, your heart skips a beat.

Atlanta Falcons News / The Falcoholic / November 3

Troy Andersen inactive again versus Cowboys

The team’s inside linebacker depth is thinned by injury for this one. The Atlanta Falcons will once again be without Troy Andersen, who is still recovering from an injury suffered earlier this season, and will also be down rookie inside linebacker JD Bertrand.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 25

Falcons to be without critical piece, possibly more for Bucs

The Falcons are preparing for a critical game in Tampa Bay against the Buccaneers for first place in the NFC South, but they’ll be shorthanded. The team announced on Friday that they’ll be without Troy Andersen for the fourth game in a row, sparking questions as to why the club didn’t place him on the injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 25

Falcons Reveal Final Injury Report at Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons' defense will be without one -- if not two -- defensive starters in Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris, speaking with reporters after Friday's practice at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga., ruled out inside linebacker Troy Andersen for the Week 8 contest.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Why Falcons getting Troy Andersen back against Bucs is important

The Falcons could be getting Troy Andersen back this week, and it couldn’t come at a better time. According to Raheem Morris, the third-year linebacker will be at practice on Wednesday, and his status for Atlanta’s Week 8 contest in Tampa Bay is up in the air.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Falcons injury updates on Troy Andersen, Matthew Bergeron

The Falcons are coming off their worst performance of the season, a 34-14 loss to the Seahawks at home, one that was eye-opening in more ways than one.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 18

Falcons rule out LBs Troy Andersen, Lorenzo Carter

The Atlanta Falcons will travel to Seattle on Sunday seeking their fourth consecutive win, but will do so without the services of starting inside linebacker Troy Andersen.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 18

Falcons Rule Out 2 Impactful Defenders vs. Seahawks

The Atlanta Falcons will be without a pair of key defensive players in Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks. Falcons head coach Raheem Morris announced in his press conference Friday that inside linebacker Troy Andersen and outside linebacker Lorenzo Carter will not play Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 16

Falcons Down 3 Defensive Starters in Practice Before Playing Seahawks

When the Atlanta Falcons took the field for Wednesday's game plan installation practice at IBM Performance Field in Flowery Branch, Ga., they did so without a pair of defensive starters.

Atlanta Falcons News / Field Level Media / October 11

Falcons rule out LB Troy Andersen (knee) vs. Panthers

Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen will miss his second consecutive game because of a knee injury, coach Raheem Morris said Friday. Andersen, 25, did not practice this week for the Falcons (3-2), who face the host Carolina Panthers (1-4) on Sunday.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / September 30

Atlanta Falcons Provide Troy Andersen Injury Update

The Atlanta Falcons' already thin linebacker room took another hit late in Sunday’s 26-24 win over the New Orleans Saints. Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, who was in the midst of the most productive game of his young career, was helped off the field after suffering a knee injury on a special teams late in the fourth quarter.

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / May 26

Falcons LB Troy Anderson gives positive update on injury recovery

After a promising rookie season, Andersen's sophomore campaign was derailed by injury.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / January 3, 2024

Falcons LB Troy Andersen to Return vs. Saints?

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.