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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
Kenneth Murray, Jack Gibbens, Cedric Gray, Otis Reese, Garret Wallow
31
Los Angeles Chargers
Denzel Perryman, Nick Niemann, Daiyan Henley, Junior Colson, Troy Dye
30
Philadelphia Eagles
Devin White, Nakobe Dean, Oren Burks, Jeremiah Trotter Jr., Ben VanSumeren
29
Green Bay Packers
Quay Walker, Edgerrin Cooper, Isaiah McDuffie, Ty’Ron Hopper, Eric Wilson
28
Arizona Cardinals
Kyzir White, Krys Barnes, Mack Wilson, Owen Pappoe, Markus Bailey
27
Indianapolis Colts
Zaire Franklin, E.J. Speed, Segun Olubi, Grant Stuard, Jaylon Carlies
26
Denver Broncos
Alex Singleton, Cody Barton, Jonas Griffith, Justin Strnad, Durell Nchami
25
Dallas Cowboys
Eric Kendricks, Damone Clark, Markquese Bell, DeMarvion Overshown, Marist Liufau
24
Minnesota Vikings
Ivan Pace Jr., Blake Cashman, Kamu Grugier-Hill, Brian Asamoah, Abraham Beauplan
23
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lavonte David, K.J. Britt, SirVocea Dennis, J.J. Russell, Vi Jones
22
Los Angeles Rams
Ernest Jones, Christian Rozeboom, Troy Reeder, Jake Hummel, Olakunle Fatukasi
21
Houston Texans
Azeez Al-Shaair, Christian Harris, Henry To’oTo’o, Jake Hansen, Jamal Hill, Neville Hewitt
20
Las Vegas Raiders
Robert Spillane, Divine Deablo, Luke Masterson, Amari Burney, Tommy Eichenberg
19
Atlanta Falcons
Kaden Elliss, Troy Andersen, Nate Landman, JD Bertrand, Milo Eifler
18
New York Giants
Bobby Okereke, Micah McFadden, Isaiah Simmons, Matthew Adams, Darius Muasau
17
Miami Dolphins
Jordyn Brooks, David Long Jr., Duke Riley, Anthony Walker, Channing Tindall
16
Detroit Lions
Alex Anzalone, Jack Campbell, Derrick Barnes, Malcolm Rodriguez, Jalen Reeves-Maybin
15
Baltimore Ravens
Roquan Smith, Malik Harrison, Trenton Simpson, Chris Board, Josh Ross
14
Seattle Seahawks
Jerome Baker, Tyrel Dodson, Tyrice Knight, Jon Rhattigan, Drake Thomas
13
Pittsburgh Steelers
Patrick Queen, Cole Holcomb, Elandon Roberts, Payton Wilson, Mark Robinson
12
New England Patriots
Ja’Whaun Bentley, Jahlani Tavai, Sione Takitaki, Christian Elliss, Joe Giles-Harris
11
Kansas Ciry Chiefs
Nick Bolton, Drue Tranquill, Leo Chenal, Jack Cochrane, Cam Jones
10
Cincinnati Bengals
Logan Wilson, Germaine Pratt, Akeem Davis-Gaither, Joe Bachie, Devin Harper
9
Carolina Panthers
Shaq Thompson, Josey Jewell, Trevin Wallace, Chandler Wooten, Tae Davis
8
Buffalo Bills
Matt Milano, Terrel Bernard, Nicholas Morrow, Deion Jones, Dorian Williams
7
Cleveland Browns
Jordan Hicks, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Devin Bush, Tony Fields II, Nathaniel Watson
6
New Orleans Saints
Demario Davis, Pete Werner, Willie Gay Jr., Khaleke Hudson, Jaylan Ford
5
Chicago Bears
T.J. Edwards, Tremaine Edmunds, Jack Sanborn, Noah Sewell, Micah Baskerville
4
New York Jets
C.J. Mosley, Quincy Williams, Jamien Sherwood, Chazz Surratt, Marcelino McCrary-Ball
3
Jacksonville Jaguars
Foye Oluokun, Devin Lloyd, Chad Muma, Ventrell Miller, Caleb Johnson
2
San Francisco 49ers
Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw, De’Vondre Campbell, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles, Dee Winters
1
Washington Commanders
Bobby Wagner, Frankie Luvu, Jamin Davis, Mykal Walker, Jordan Magee