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NT Jerry Suffers Rib Injury in Opening Day Win

Found September 13, 2009 on Falcons Gab:
PLAYERS: Mike Peterson,  Thomas Johnson
TEAMS: Atlanta Falcons

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Falcons rookie nose tackle Peria Jerry suffered a rib injury in the second half when he collided with teammate Mike Peterson and both were dazed for a couple of minutes. Jerry, taken 24th overall by Atlanta in last April’s draft, was replaced by Thomas Johnson. If Jerry is out for an extended period, Johnson — [...]
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