Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Peria Jerry has decided to retire from the NFL, coach Mike Smith said on Thursday. Smith met with Jerry, a former starter and first-round draft pick, after lunch, but the coach declined to tell reporters a reason why the player suddenly retired. He's laid it on the line every time he's come out, but it was his decision, and I really don't want to get into any more details than that.'' The Falcons opened training camp last Friday with Jerry listed third on the depth chart at defensive end in coordinator Mike Nolan's 3-4 front. Altanta re-signed Jerry to a new contract in March, not long after defensive tackles Jonathan Babineaux and Corey Peters agreed on new deals. More...