Atlanta Falcons
Jerry was signed to a five-year contract by the Falcons on July 30, 2009. Jerry competed with Trey Lewis to replace Grady Jackson, who was not re-signed by the Falcons, at defensive tackle.
Peria Jerry suffered a major knee injury on September 20, 2009, which caused him to miss the remainder of the 2009 season.
In 2010, he came back from injury, and played in all 16 games. However, he lost his starting job to rookie DT Corey Peters.
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