Falcons bolster D-line, sign former Bills draftee Anderson

FLOWERY BRANCH - The Atlanta Falcons today waived cornerback Brent Grimes and signed defensive lineman Tim Anderson. Anderson, 6-3, 304 pounds, comes to the Falcons after being released by the Buffalo Bills

Anderson, 6-3, 304 pounds, comes to the Falcons after being released by the Buffalo Bills on October 20, 2007. He was originally selected by the Bills in the third round (74th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft out of Ohio State. In 39 career games with Buffalo, Anderson amassed 76 total tackles, one sack and five passes defended.

Grimes was originally signed by the Falcons as an un-drafted rookie free agent on May 16, 2006. He was allocated to the Amsterdam Admirals of NFL Europa during the NFL offseason and re-joined the Falcons on the practice squad for the first seven games of the 2007 campaign.