The Atlanta Falcons have moved on from linebacker Troy Andersen, releasing the former second-round pick on Friday morning as the team continues to shape its roster during training camp.

Atlanta selected Andersen No. 58 overall in the 2022 NFL Draft after an unconventional college career at Montana State, where he played linebacker, running back and quarterback. Andersen showed flashes of the athleticism that made him an intriguing prospect, appearing in all 17 games as a rookie and recording 69 tackles.

Andersen’s biggest challenge in Atlanta ultimately became staying healthy. A shoulder and pectoral injury limited him to just two games in 2023, while a knee injury suffered during the 2024 season forced him to miss the remainder of that campaign and eventually all of the 2025 season. His best stretch came in 2024, when he erupted for 16 tackles and a 47-yard pick-six against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4, showcasing the sideline-to-sideline speed and playmaking ability that had made him such an exciting prospect.

The Falcons had hoped Andersen could return healthy and compete for a role in Jeff Ulbrich’s defensive scheme, but he opened training camp on the active/PUP list and ultimately did not get back on the field.

Atlanta had restructured Andersen’s contract in March after he missed the entire 2025 season, giving him another opportunity to remain with the organization, but the team has now decided to move in a different direction. Andersen leaves Atlanta having appeared in just 26 games over four seasons, ending what had been a promising but injury-plagued tenure with the Falcons.

Courtesy: Associated Press