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Biermann was credited with two tackles before leaving the field on a cart late in the first half,Cheap MLB Jerseys China.
The Falcons play at Miami next Sunday.
Receiver Julio Jones (knee), offensive tackle Sam Baker (back) and defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (knee) started against St. Louis after being listed as questionable.
"As I say many times, one man's misfortune is another man's opportunity and we've got some guys that we expect are going to step up and make some plays for us," Smith said.
The loss of Biermann will lead to expanded roles for defensive ends Jonathan Massaquoi and rookie Malliciah Goodman. The versatile Biermann also played a linebacker position which had him dropping back in pass coverage.
The Falcons had other injury concerns entering the game. Receiver Roddy White has been slowed by an ankle sprain since the third week of the preseason,Argentina National Soccer Team Jerseys. His playing time has been limited in the first two regular-season games.
Backup defensive end Cliff Matthews returned after leaving with a neck injury.
Ewing's injury will lead to more playing time for Jason Snelling, who ran for a touchdown against the Rams after starting running back Steven Jackson left the game with a thigh injury. Snelling has played fullback and running back in his seven seasons with the Falcons.
Biermann, a fifth-round pick in 2008, has 16 ½ career sacks, including 4 in 2012. Osi Umenyiora, an offseason free-agent signee from the Giants, is the team's other starting defensive end.
"There's a role for a (backup) defensive end when Kroy was playing defensive end and there's a role for one of the (backup) linebackers,Wholesale Jerseys Cheap," Smith said. "We've put that in place from the very beginning.
"It's tough because he's not been able to stay on the field," Smith said. "He's had the knee injury last year and it ended with him going on reserve injured early. The same thing is happening this year.
Smith said he met with Ewing on Monday morning.
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons were looking for two new starters on Monday after losing defensive end Kroy Biermann and fullback Bradie Ewing to season-ending injuries.
Biermann tore his right Achilles tendon and Ewing separated his left shoulder in Sunday's 31-24 win over the St. Louis Rams. Coach Mike Smith said Monday each will be placed on the reserve injured list.
"As I told him hey, we've just got to get you healthy. March and April will roll around and we'll reconnect and get moving forward."
"As you know, your roster never stays the same from year to year and usually it doesn't stay the same from week to week. We will make the adjustments and move forward."
Smith, who normally gives injury updates on Wednesday unless a player suffers a season-ending injury, had no updates Monday on Jackson,Cheap Jerseys, Weatherspoon or Samuel.
"Jason has always stepped up whenever he's had an opportunity," Smith said. "I thought he did an outstanding job yesterday."
Ewing did not have a carry but had one catch for 14 yards before hurting his shoulder in the first quarter.
This is the second straight year Ewing has suffered a season-ending injury. His tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee before his 2012 rookie season.
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