JOHN ABRAHAM RUMORS & GOSSIP
TOJ Monday Morning Rant: New York Jets Pass Rush
Considering the disappointment of the 2011 NFL season, I find it fitting to kick off the next few weeks with a rant. Today’s topic is the New York Jets pass rush…or lack thereof.
In 2005, John Abraham had 10.5 sacks for the Jets defense. It is the last time a player on their defense has recorded double digit sacks in a single season. We are on six seasons and counting...
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Saints Nation: NFL's Top 50 Free Agents
Here is a list of the top 50 free agents this offseason. You'll notice that the top two are Saints (Brees and Nicks of course) while Colston comes in at #15. Assuming we're talking pipe dreams, Calais Campbell is definitely a guy I want on the roster. But since that's not happening, more realistic targets could include Stephen Tulloch, John Abraham, Michael Griffin and...
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Falcons remove Abraham's play count for playoffs
Falcons defensive end John Abraham can go all out in the wild-card playoff game against the New York Giants at 1 p.m. Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
"We've had him on a play count all season long and now it's an opportunity for us to go and extend his snaps as we get into the postseason," Falcons coach Mike Smith said on Thursday.
During the season, the Falcons freely...
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January 06, 2012
John Abraham named NFC defensive player of the week
Falcons defensive end Ray Edwards dunks fellow defensive end John Abraham during a postgame interview following a his best performance of the year in a 41-14 victory over the Jaguars at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com
FLOWERY BRANCH — Falcons defensive end John Abraham, who 3.5 sacks against Jacksonville, was named the...
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December 21, 2011
Falcons aim to pressure Drew Brees
The Falcons hope to take their pass rush to New Orleans
In the previous meeting, the Falcons were not able to sack New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees.
The Falcons are hoping that a healthy and revitalized John Abraham is ready to lead the charge when the two NFC South foes meet on Dec. 26.
Abraham was a disruptive force with 3.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in the 41-14 pummeling...
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December 19, 2011
Falcons get back DE John Abraham
The Atlanta Falcons will have back John Abraham, their top pass rusher, for Sunday's game vs. Carolina.
Abraham missed the season opener and last week's game due to a hip injury. Despite missing two games, he is tied for the team lead in sacks. He had 13 sacks last season.
The Falcons will be without rookie wide receiver Julio Jones, who has a hamstring injury. Harry...
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October 16, 2011
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October 16, 2011
Falcons Want to Add a Pass Rusher to Help Out Abraham
National Football Post reports that the Falcons are looking to add someone to team with John Abraham on the D-line.
The Falcons were very pleased with John Abraham’s production as well as his leadership last year. Abraham has averaged 0.711 sacks per game in his 11-year career, giving him the third highest average per game since sacks became an official stat in 1982 behind Reggie...
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February 27, 2011
Sackmaster John Abraham ready to go vs. Packers
100730 Flowery Branch - Atlanta Falcons defensive end (55) John Abraham signs autographs for fans after finishing morning practice on the first day of training camp in Flowery Branch on Friday, July 30, 2010. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
The Falcons’ sack leader, defensive end John Abraham, who missed last week’s game against the St. Louis Rams, is expected to...
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November 28, 2010
John Abraham is back in top form for the Atlanta Falcons
32-year old DE John Abraham only had 5.5 sacks last season as it looked like he might be on the downside of his NFL career. But this season he has stepped up. He has played in 8 games this year and he has 17 tackles, 6 sacks and 2 passes defensed. Abraham has now played in 64 games in his five years with the Falcons and he has 140 tackles, 8 passes defensed, 42 sacks and 13...
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November 11, 2010
Blogging Dirty Gets Defensive While Selecting the Falcons All-Time Team
John Abraham wonders if he'll make the All-Time Falcons team. (source: YardBarker)
I covered the offensive portion of this list here. If you missed the epic-ly worded introduction, you’ll want to get caught up. Go on, I’ll wait. Trust me, you’re going to want the whole picture. Stubborn aren’t ya? Okay, if you change your mind, you can read it here.
The...
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May 10, 2010
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