Overview
- The Falcons cut linebacker Troy Andersen, a transaction reported by Ari Meirov and shown on the team's X transactions post that also announced the signing of wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson.
- Andersen arrived at 2026 training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list after multiple prior surgeries and the team determined he was not healthy enough to practice.
- Across parts of three seasons and 26 games in Atlanta, Andersen compiled 135 tackles, one interception returned for a touchdown and a forced fumble, with 69 tackles as a rookie in 2022.
- The team had already lost Jalon Walker for the season to an ACL tear, so Andersen's release reduces the Falcons' immediate linebacker options and creates a short-term depth need in camp.
- Andersen is now a free agent and likely to seek another team, and the move highlights ongoing roster reshaping under coach Kevin Stefanski and President of Football Matt Ryan after offseason changes.