FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. -- 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.
