Rich Mckay Chief Executive Officer – Ambse; Chief Executive Officer – Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta Falcons Website
Rich Mckay Chief Executive Officer – Ambse; Chief Executive Officer – Atlanta Falcons | Atlanta Falcons Website
The Atlanta Falcons have made adjustments to their roster, activating rookie defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro from injured reserve and placing inside linebacker Troy Andersen on it. This announcement comes ahead of the "Monday Night Football" matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.
Orhorhoro had been sidelined since November 1 due to an ankle injury sustained during a victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 8. He was designated to return on December 4, which initiated his practice window. With his activation, he is officially back on the active roster and cleared for play, as indicated by Friday's final injury report.
Drafted from Clemson University with the No. 35 pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Orhorhoro has participated in four games this season, accumulating five tackles and a quarterback hit over 63 defensive snaps and 19 special teams snaps. His most significant contribution came during a win against the Carolina Panthers in Week 6.
Conversely, Troy Andersen will miss the remainder of the regular season due to a knee injury that has affected him throughout his third NFL season. The Falcons drafted Andersen with the No. 58 pick in the 2022 NFL Draft from Montana State University. Under NFL rules, players placed on injured reserve must sit out at least four games—the exact number remaining for Atlanta this season.
Andersen's performance this year includes four starts across seven appearances, with statistics showing 47 tackles, a quarterback hit, a pass breakup, and one stop for loss. Notably, he recorded his first interception against the New Orleans Saints in Week 4, returning it for a touchdown before injuring his knee later that game.
Additionally, Josh Woods has been elevated from the practice squad for what marks his third and final allowable elevation under current regulations without requiring an active roster signing. Woods played in two previous games but did not register any official stats despite participating in special teams plays.
Kicker Tanner Brown also joins the practice squad but has yet to make an appearance in an NFL game since entering this year.
The Falcons' upcoming game against the Raiders is set for Monday at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.
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