What Happened to Kroy Evan Biermann?
Kroy Biermann is an American former professional football player known for his career with the Atlanta Falcons and his appearances on the reality television show 'Don't Be Tardy' alongside his estranged wife, Kim Zolciak. Since the show's cancellation and their highly publicized divorce filings in 2023, Biermann has faced significant financial challenges, including tax liens and foreclosure, and is currently engaged in a contentious custody battle while working in crane and rigging sales.
Quick Answer
Kroy Biermann, a former NFL player and reality TV star, is currently navigating a complex and public divorce from Kim Zolciak, which has involved multiple filings, significant financial difficulties, and an ongoing custody battle over their minor children. As of August 2026, he holds temporary primary physical custody of their minor children and is working as a Crane and Rigging Sales Representative for Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. in Atlanta.
📊Key Facts
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Born in Hardin, Montana
Kroy Evan Biermann was born in Hardin, Montana.
Drafted by Atlanta Falcons
Biermann was selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft.
Marries Kim Zolciak
Kroy Biermann married reality television star Kim Zolciak.
Don't Be Tardy... Premieres
The reality show 'Don't Be Tardy for the Wedding', later renamed 'Don't Be Tardy...', featuring Kroy and Kim's family, premiered on Bravo.
Adopts Kim's Daughters
Kroy Biermann legally adopted Kim Zolciak's two daughters, Brielle and Ariana.
Don't Be Tardy... Canceled
After eight seasons, Bravo announced the cancellation of the 'Don't Be Tardy...' reality series.
IRS Tax Lien Filed
A Notice of Federal Tax Lien was filed, revealing Kroy and Kim owed over $1 million to the IRS for unpaid taxes from 2013, 2017, and 2018.
First Divorce Filings
Both Kroy Biermann and Kim Zolciak separately filed for divorce, citing financial issues as a major factor.
Kroy Refiles for Divorce
After a brief reconciliation in July, Kroy Biermann refiled for divorce from Kim Zolciak, stating their marriage was 'irretrievably broken.'
Starts New Job at Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.
Kroy Biermann began working as a Crane and Rigging Coordinator for Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. in Atlanta amid ongoing financial troubles.
Marital Home Sold
The couple's Georgia mansion, which had faced multiple foreclosure threats, was finally sold for $2.75 million.
Inducted into Montana Football Hall of Fame
Kroy Biermann was inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame, celebrating his collegiate and professional football career.
Promoted to Sales Representative
Biermann was promoted to Crane and Rigging Sales Representative at Superior Rigging & Erecting Co.
Granted Temporary Primary Custody
A judge ruled that Kroy Biermann would have temporary primary physical custody of his minor children with Kim Zolciak.
Guardian Recommends Anger Management
Court documents revealed that a court-appointed guardian for the children recommended Kroy undergo anger management therapy.
Ariana Biermann Accuses Parents of Taking Money
Ariana Biermann, Kroy's adopted daughter, publicly claimed that her parents, Kroy and Kim, took and spent money she earned from brand deals and reality television since she was a teenager.
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🔍Deep Dive Analysis
Kroy Evan Biermann gained prominence first as a professional football player, drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the fifth round of the 2008 NFL Draft. He played eight seasons with the Falcons, primarily as a defensive end and linebacker, recording 23.5 sacks and 331 tackles during his career. His football career saw him overcome a torn Achilles tendon in 2013 to return and lead the Falcons' defense in sacks in 2014. In June 2025, Biermann was inducted into the Montana Football Hall of Fame, a significant recognition of his athletic achievements.
Biermann's public profile significantly expanded through his marriage to reality television personality Kim Zolciak in November 2011. Their family life became the subject of the Bravo reality series 'Don't Be Tardy...', which premiered in 2012 and ran for eight seasons, documenting their daily lives and the raising of their six children, including Zolciak's two daughters whom Biermann legally adopted in 2013. The show was canceled in May 2021, marking the end of their primary reality TV platform.
Beginning in 2023, Biermann and Zolciak's lives took a dramatic turn with the onset of severe financial difficulties and a highly contentious divorce. In April 2023, a Notice of Federal Tax Lien revealed they owed over $1 million to the IRS for unpaid taxes from 2013, 2017, and 2018. This was followed by multiple divorce filings, with both parties initially filing in May 2023, briefly calling it off in July 2023, and Biermann refiling in August 2023, stating their marriage was 'irretrievably broken.' Their Alpharetta, Georgia mansion, which they purchased in 2012, faced multiple foreclosure threats due to defaulted loans and was eventually sold for $2.75 million in January 2025, significantly less than its initial asking price of $6 million.
The divorce proceedings have been marked by escalating accusations and a bitter custody battle. In June 2023, reports surfaced that Biermann owed a casino $52,500 from a 2021 trip and also faced debt for a repossessed BMW, with both parties blaming each other for their financial woes. By April 2026, a judge ruled that Biermann would have temporary primary physical custody of their four minor children, with Zolciak having limited parenting time. However, the custody battle intensified in June 2026 with allegations against Biermann regarding a trip with his children and an OnlyFans model. Furthermore, in June 2026, a court-appointed guardian reportedly recommended anger management therapy for Biermann.
As of August 2026, the divorce trial is scheduled for November 5 and 6, 2026, with a mediation deadline set for September 25, 2026. Financially, Biermann has transitioned into a new career, working as a Crane and Rigging Sales Representative for Superior Rigging & Erecting Co. in Atlanta, a role he reportedly moved into after starting as a Crane and Rigging Coordinator in late 2024. His adopted daughter, Ariana Biermann, also made headlines in August 2026, claiming that her parents, Kroy and Kim, had taken and spent money she earned from brand deals and reality television since she was a teenager.
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