MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Falcons released their first depth chart of the 2024 preseason before their Friday matchup with the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. As always, depth charts are not the be-all and end-all. They should not be taken as Gospel, more like a helpful guide.
Regardless, there are some interesting pieces of information to be gleaned from the very first one.
Most notably, perhaps, is the Falcons listed Troy Andersen as a starting inside linebacker along with Kaden Elliss. It should be noted that to this point in training camp, both Andersen and Nate Landman have received strikingly similar first-team reps. They’ve also seen a good portion of reps alongside each other. Head coach Raheem Morris has said time and time again that having three starting caliber inside linebackers is a good problem to have. And it has shown up every day of camp to this point.
As expected, Richie Grant has the edge over DeMarcco Hellams alongside Jessie Bates III at safety, while Mike Hughes gets the nod at corner opposite A.J. Terrell. It would seem the most significant camp battles at starting safety and corner are not as significant as maybe once thought.
Here’s a look at the entire depth chart before the Falcons’ first preseason game.