The Kerney announcement was only a formality to clear a roster spot for Lehr. Kerney was lost for the season when he suffered a torn pectoral muscle against the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 12. Kerney was leading the Falcons with five quarterback sacks when he suffered the injury.
The injury ended Kerney's streak of 105 consecutive starts, the second-longest active streak among NFL defensive linemen and the third-longest streak in Falcons history.
Coach Jim Mora said Monday he expects Lehr to return to the starting lineup at left guard Sunday against New Orleans. Lehr started the first five games of the season before serving a four-game suspension for a violation of the NFL's steroids policy.
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