The Latest Breaking News from Troy Andersen

Some mystery surrounds new Falcons defensive coordinator Ryan Nielsen. After all, he worked behind the scenes in New Orleans since 2017. As a co-defensive coordinator last year, he never called plays. All that was truly known to outsiders was that he trained one of the NFL’s most ferocious defensive lines.

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — Despite analytical data to the contrary, the Falcons believe they have laid the foundation for what will become a solid defense.

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RENTON, Wash. — Of all the players on the field as the Seahawks and Bears played out the final moments of a preseason game Thursday, all hoping to do something, anything, to impress their coaches, none might have been a more unlikely participant than receiver Kevin Kassis.

Six players, including rookie LB Troy Andersen and safety Jaylinn Hawkins, have been ruled out of the Falcons' preseason game vs. the Lions.

Falcons LB Mykal Walker is happy to be back at practice as he fights for a starting job this season.

Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen and EDGE DeAngelo Malone signed their rookie deals on Wednesday.

Iowa State running back Breece Hall, Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder and Liberty quarterback Malik Willis headlined Day 2 of the NFL draft.