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Keagan Stiefel

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The Atlanta Falcons moved on from one of their veterans on Friday.

Troy Andersen, who was selected by the club with the No. 58 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, was released from his contract after spending the entirety of training camp on the physically unable to perform list and appearing in just 26 total games since entering the league in 2022.

It's an interesting decision that came at an interesting time...

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Alvin Kamara (41) of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Troy Andersen (44) and Lorenzo Carter (0) of the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

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Andersen restructured his contract this offseason, which essentially rolled his contract over one year after he spent the entirety of last season on the physically unable to perform list. The Falcons needed to make room on the active roster for wide receiver Kristian Wilkerson.

Andersen's athletic ability should make him an intriguing piece for teams in need of linebacker depth.

The New England Patriots have an obvious need behind veteran Robert Spillane, with the organization's best options being veterans Christian Elliss, K.J. Britt, and Chad Muma. The Tennessee Titans could use someone behind Cody Barton. The Arizona Cardinals could also say the same for their unit behind Mack Wilson, especially after signing journeyman Jack Gibbens.

Could we see someone make a play?

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