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Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry retires

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Recently on Twitter, the Atlanta Falcons announced that former first-round draft pick Peria Jerry has made the decision to retire from the NFL:

The Falcons tweeted this after it was originally reported by Jay Glazer:

Jerry was considered a long shot to make the team this season and is hanging up the jersey after five seasons with the Atlanta Falcons after being taken with the 24th overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft.

He played in just two games his rookie season before going on to play in 16, 16, 14 and 16 games the past four seasons respectively. Jerry finishes his career with 51 tackles, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries.