Aside from injuries to linebacker Troy Andersen and defensive lineman Grady Jarrett, the Atlanta Falcons stayed relatively healthy throughout their 2023 campaign. Andersen suffered a season-ending in Week 3, creating an opportunity for reserve linebacker Nate Landman.

The former undrafted free agent out of Colorado performed surprisingly well and is arguably the favorite to start alongside veteran Kaden Elliss in 2024. While the team didn’t add much to its linebacker group over the offseason, Atlanta selected Notre Dame’s JD Bertrand in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

ESPN’s Mike Clay released his projections for the 2024 season, ranking the position groups of each team. Check out where all 32 NFL linebacker corps were ranked below:

32

Tennessee Titans

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Kenneth Murray, Jack Gibbens, Cedric Gray, Otis Reese, Garret Wallow

31

Los Angeles Chargers

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Denzel Perryman, Nick Niemann, Daiyan Henley, Junior Colson, Troy Dye

30

Philadelphia Eagles

Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Devin White, Nakobe Dean, Oren Burks, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren

29

Green Bay Packers

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Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper, Eric Wilson

28

Arizona Cardinals

Megan Mendoza/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK

Kyzir White, Krys Barnes, Mack Wilson, Owen Pappoe, Markus Bailey

27

Indianapolis Colts

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Zaire Franklin, E.J. Speed, Segun Olubi, Grant Stuard, Jaylon Carlies

26

Denver Broncos

Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Singleton, Cody Barton, Jonas Griffith, Justin Strnad, Durell Nchami

25

Dallas Cowboys

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Eric Kendricks, Damone Clark, Markquese Bell, DeMarvion Overshown, Marist Liufau

24

Minnesota Vikings

Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Ivan Pace Jr., Blake Cashman, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Brian Asamoah, Abraham Beauplan

23

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

Lavonte David, K.J. Britt, SirVocea Dennis, J.J. Russell, Vi Jones

22

Los Angeles Rams

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Ernest Jones, Christian Rozeboom, Troy Reeder, Jake Hummel, Olakunle Fatukasi

21

Houston Texans

Denny Simmons / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK

Azeez Al-Shaair, Christian Harris, Henry To’oTo’o, Jake Hansen, Jamal Hill, Neville Hewitt

20

Las Vegas Raiders

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Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, Luke Masterson, Amari Burney, Tommy Eichenberg

19

Atlanta Falcons

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Kaden Elliss, Troy Andersen, Nate Landman, JD Bertrand, Milo Eifler

18

New York Giants

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Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Isaiah Simmons, Matthew Adams, Darius Muasau

17

Miami Dolphins

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Jordyn Brooks, David Long Jr., Duke Riley, Anthony Walker, Channing Tindall

16

Detroit Lions

Lon Horwedel-USA TODAY Sports

Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-Maybin

15

Baltimore Ravens

Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Roquan Smith, Malik Harrison, Trenton Simpson, Chris Board, Josh Ross

14

Seattle Seahawks

Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson, Tyrice Knight, Jon Rhattigan, Drake Thomas

13

Pittsburgh Steelers

Peter van den Berg-USA TODAY Sports

Patrick Queen, Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts, Payton Wilson, Mark Robinson

12

New England Patriots

Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Sione Takitaki, Christian Elliss, Joe Giles-Harris

11

Kansas Ciry Chiefs

Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane, Cam Jones

10

Cincinnati Bengals

Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Joe Bachie, Devin Harper

9

Carolina Panthers

Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

Shaq Thompson, Josey Jewell, Trevin Wallace, Chandler Wooten, Tae Davis

8

Buffalo Bills

Syndication: The Tennessean

Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, Nicholas Morrow, Deion Jones, Dorian Williams

7

Cleveland Browns

Scott Galvin-USA TODAY Sports

Jordan Hicks, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Devin Bush, Tony Fields II, Nathaniel Watson

6

New Orleans Saints

Syndication: The Tennessean

Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay Jr., Khaleke Hudson, Jaylan Ford

5

Chicago Bears

Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn, Noah Sewell, Micah Baskerville

4

New York Jets

Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

C.J. Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Chazz Surratt, Marcelino McCrary-Ball

3

Jacksonville Jaguars

Jeremy Reper-USA TODAY Sports

Foye Oluokun, Devin Lloyd, Chad Muma, Ventrell Miller, Caleb Johnson

2

San Francisco 49ers

Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, De’Vondre Campbell, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Dee Winters

1

Washington Commanders

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu, Jamin Davis, Mykal Walker, Jordan Magee