Falcons, Eagles, Texans Linebackers Start Training Camp on PUP List

Several NFL linebackers are starting the 2025 training camp on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list due to injuries. Falcons linebacker Troy Andersen, recovering from a left knee injury and limited play last season, is on the PUP list but is expected to return later in the summer, while teammates Kyle Pitts and Bralen Trice have been cleared to practice. Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean is also on the PUP list as he recovers from a knee injury sustained during the playoffs; he has incorporated ballet into his rehab to improve flexibility and mobility and is progressing ahead of schedule. Dean, a former Georgia standout and 2022 third-round pick, had a strong 2024 season with 128 tackles and multiple defensive stats. Additionally, Texans linebacker Derek Barnett opened camp on the PUP list due to an undisclosed injury but is eligible to return at any time during the preseason. These injury updates highlight the cautious approach teams are taking with key defensive players as they prepare for the season.