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Biermann steps forward as starting DE for Falcons

Posted November 16, 2012 on AP on Fox
PLAYERS: Ray Edwards,  Kroy Biermann,  Cliff Matthews,  Jonathan Massaquoi,  John Abraham
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons
Tampa-bay-buccaneers
Ray Edwards' loss is Kroy Biermann's gain for the Atlanta Falcons. Biermann took over as a starting defensive end earlier this week after the Falcons cut Edwards. Cliff Matthews and rookie Jonathan Massaquoi also are likely to earn more playing time when Atlanta (8-1) hosts Arizona (4-5) on Sunday. Biermann originally lost the left end job when the NFL lockout ended last year. Atlanta signed Edwards and gave him $11 million guaranteed. But after watching Biermann flourish in the scheme designed by first-year defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, the Falcons decided that Edwards was no longer needed. Right end John Abraham, the NFL's active career sacks leader, says Biermann is a consummate team player who does whatever he's asked. That didn't seem to be the case with Edwards.
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