Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen has been placed on injured reserve after suffering a pec injury against the Detroit Lions on Sunday. Andersen, Atlanta's second-round pick in 2022, had 19 tackles and a half-sack in two games this year. He had been projected as a breakout player in Atlanta's defense this season after starting five games as a rookie with 69 tackles and a half-sack.

• Atlanta Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen has been placed on injured reserve with a pectoral injury.
• Andersen had 19 tackles and a half-sack in two games this season.
• He had been projected as a breakout player in Atlanta's defense this season.
• Linebacker Nate Landman is expected to replace Andersen in the starting role.
• The Falcons signed offensive lineman Storm Norton.