State of the Falcons: Defensive Ends
When we last left off we covered the Falcons defensive tackles. Now it's time to take a look at one of the positions that has received the most scrutiny this off-season, the defensive ends.
The Falcons only had two DEs on last years roster who recorded sacks, John Abraham and Kroy Biermann. Abraham led the team and DEs in sacks with ten while Biermann was second...
Smith: Atlanta Falcons no longer “10 yards from the Super Bowl”
Can Mike Smith lead the Falcons to the Super Bowl in his sixth season with the team? (Associated Press)
While much of the attention so far this offseason has been directed to the NFC West, the Atlanta Falcons have been retooling their roster to make another run at the Super Bowl in the 2013 season. Longtime New York Giant Osi Unemyiora and former Rams running back Steven Jackson...
John Abraham, Brandon Lloyd Among Best NFL Free Agents Still Available (Gallery)
The NFL draft is long gone and organized training activities are about to begin for teams around the NFL. While most players are getting acclimated to their new teammates and coaching staffs, some players are still hanging around on the free-agent market.
The amount of All-Pro and Pro Bowl talent still available this offseason is pretty unbelievable. Guys like John Abraham, Dwight...
Titans, DE John Abraham Will Come Down To 'Business'
The Tennessee Titans still have some interest in free agent defensive end John Abraham.
The question now apparently comes down to what Abraham is willing to accept and what the Titans are willing to give both in terms of dollars and playing time. Titans coach Mike Munchak spoke about Abraham after Friday's rookie mini-camp.
We're looking. We talked to him and spent...
Tennessee Titans coach Mike Munchak on John Abraham and Dwight Freeney
The Tennessee Titans need all the help that they can get by way of generating a pass rush.
Signing either former Falcon John Abraham or former Colt Dwight Freeney seems like a no-brainer.
According to Titans head coach Mike Munchak, everything is not as easy as it seems.
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New England Patriots News from Around the Web: Daily Links for May 11, 2013
It's Saturday, Patriots fans, and of you live in the Northeast, it's probably raining and you're stuck inside. What better way to pass the time than to read up on the best links on the Patriots around the web. We do the work, so you don't have to! NESN Patriots Have Plenty of In-House Options to Improve Pass Rush If John Abraham Does Not Sign Doug Kyed of NESN.com...
Titans Remain Open To Signing John Abraham?
John Glennon of the Nashville Tennessean reports that the Titans remains in touch with free agent DE John Abraham.
The Titans reportedly want to add another veteran presence next to Kamerion Wimbley, but at age 35, Abraham’s effectiveness was reduced to a situational pass rusher last season.
The Titans are currently looking to add a situational pass rusher to supplement Wimbley...
Patriots Have Plenty of In-House Options to Improve Pass Rush If John Abraham Does Not Sign
Over the last three years, the Patriots have slowly tried to rebuild their team, and especially the defense, through the draft.
They’ve done a great job, acquiring starters like Rob Gronkowski, Aaron Hernandez, Devin McCourty, Brandon Spikes, Nate Solder, Stevan Ridley, Chandler Jones, Dont’a Hightower and Alfonzo Dennard. Bill Belichick and Nick Caserio have successfully improved...
Titans rumors: John Abraham’s demands delay signing
It was recently reported that the Tennessee Titans could
strike a deal with free agent defensive lineman John Abraham by the end of the
week. Considering the week is coming to a close, there’ve been questions as to
what’s held up the agreement. According to Pro Football Talk, Abraham’s demands
for extended playing time appear to be holding of the completion of a contract.
...
John Abraham Is Still Option for Patriots, Who Have Offensive Lineman on Their Radar Too
The draft is over — finally — and the Patriots have already introduced their rookies to the comfortable confines of Gillette Stadium.
The Pats addressed some of their biggest needs during the draft, adding a pair of wide receivers, a coverage linebacker and some solid depth in the secondary. But, even with all the new additions, New England still has a few glaring needs heading...
Titans keeping in touch with John Abraham, tabs on Dwight Freeney
John Abraham wants to continue his NFL career and the Tennessee Titans are seeking upgrades at defensive end. The two would appear to be a perfect fit after meeting last week but a contract was never announced.
One reason the Titans and Abraham have not signed a deal could be the teams continued interest in Dwight Freeney.
“We know what a great player he is,” Titans coach Mike...
John Abraham reportedly wants more playing time than teams are willing to give him
According to ProFootballTalk.com, the reason free agent defensive end John Abraham has had a hard time finding a new team is because he still wants to be a full time player, while many teams don’t view him as one.
While there has been no reason to disregard the recent report that the Titans could be signing defensive end John Abraham “this week,” a source close to a calendar...
John Abraham's Demands Reportedly Delay Signing With Titans
The Tennessee Titans were hoping to hammer out a new contract for free-agent defensive end John Abraham by the end of the week, it's now Friday afternoon, and the pass rusher remains unsigned.
A league source told ProFootballTalk.com that Abraham's playing-time demands have been an impediment to a new contract since the onset of free agency. Per PFT, Abraham's goal...
Bucs reportedly not inerested in Freeney or Abraham
According to Mark Cook of the Pewter Report, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers aren’t interested in signing either John Abraham or Dwight Freeney.
With Michael Bennett gone, the Bucs will need Adrian Clayborn, Da’Quan Bowers to step up in 2013. They also have some younger players like Aaron Morgan who has plenty of potential to make an impact at some point.
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Report: Buccaneers Not Interested in Dwight Freeney or John Abraham
Mark Cook of the Pewter Report reports that the Buccaneers have no interest in signing free agents DE like Dwight Freeney or John Abraham.
After losing Michael Bennett during free agency, it seemed as though Tampa Bay would at least consider the idea of bringing in some additional depth at the defensive end position, but according Cook, the Bucs believe they’ll be better off...
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Report: Bucs not interested in Freeney or Abraham
For those holding out hope that the Buccaneers would sign veteran defensive ends John Abraham or Dwight Freeney, stop hoping for it as the team will not be adding either of them to the roster. In a published report by Mark Cook of PewterReport.com, sources informed Pewter Report that the team has no interest in either All-Pro defensive end. Among many factors, their profile and...
With Abraham likely gone, Falcons eye replacements
For those who were holding out hope that the Atlanta Falcons might attempt to sign veteran defensive end John Abraham at a vastly discounted salary after cutting him back on March 1, that idea no longer appears to be a possibility.
Citing a person informed of preliminary talks between the Falcons and Abraham, USA Today reported late on Monday that Abraham was not interested in doing...
Titans rumors: Tennessee targeting John Abraham
The Tennessee Titans are discussing the possibility of
signing former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham, and a deal could be
reached by the end of the week, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Titans are discussing the possibility of signing former Falcons DE John Abraham to a deal that could be done this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 6, 2013
Abraham visited...
John Abraham scoffed at Falcons reunion
When the Atlanta Falcons let defensive end/captain John Abraham walk for the second time in as many off-seasons, they burned a bridge that may not be repairable.
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John Abraham tired of Falcons fans asking him to come back
Free agent defensive end John Abraham has made it clear that he’s tired of Falcons fans asking him to come back.
Y yall keep tweeting me like I did it I got cut stop asking to come back plz
— John Abraham(Mr.100) (@johnabraham55) May 6, 2013
What’s really interesting is that the Falcons have been on contact with Abraham, but it’s not going to happen, according to USA Today...
Titans Could Sign DE John Abraham This Week
John Abraham visited the Tennessee Titans Thursday and Friday of last week and according to Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Titans are discussing the possibility of signing Abraham to a deal that could be done this week.
Abraham has visited the Denver Broncos, Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots and hasn't been able to catch on anywhere.
He played the last seven seasons...
Report: Tennessee Titans Could Sign John Abraham This Week
The Tennessee Titans have been making big splashes all offseason, and they are now discussing making yet another.
The Titans decision makers are discussing signing veteran pass rusher John Abraham to a contract this week, according to ESPN’s Adam schefter.
Abraham has visited with a handful of NFL teams already this offseason, making his rounds but unable to find a deal suitable...
Report: Titans may sign John Abraham this week
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tennessee Titans could sign free agent defensive end John Abraham this week.
Titans are discussing the possibility of signing former Falcons DE John Abraham to a deal that could be done this week.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 6, 2013
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Report: Titans Discussing Signing John Abraham
ESPN’s Adam Schefter tweeted Monday that the Tennessee Titans are entertaining the thought of signing former Falcons defensive end John Abraham.
Abraham was a cap causality of the NFC South champion Falcons last year. At the age of 35, his professional career may be nearing the end very soon. This likely could be his last stop in the National Football League.
The former first...
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