FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, who suffered a left knee injury last season, will start training camp on the physically unable to perform list, coach Raheem Morris said Thursday.

Also, inside linebacker Malik Verdon, defensive lineman LaCale London and defensive back Cobee Bryant have been placed on the non-football injury/illness list, and cornerback Kevin King was released.

Andersen, who was selected in the second round (58th overall) out of Montana State in the 2022 NFL draft, only played two games in 2023 after suffering a pectoral injury. He’s played just seven games with four starts in ’24.

He flashed his big-play ability with a 47-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Saints on Sept. 29.

Tight end Kyle Pitts (foot), right tackle Kaleb McGary (undisclosed) and outside linebacker Bralen Trice have been cleared to return, but will be on a modified practice plan.

Safety DeMarcco Hellams (ankle) returned over the offseason and is ready to go.

Morris also noted that all 91 players reported for training camp. “We’re full-boated,” Morris said.

Bryant, a three-time all Big 12 selection from Kansas, was considered one of the Falcons’ top undrafted free agent signees.

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