Falcons DE John Abraham declared inactive for Rams game
101024 Atlanta - Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham sacks Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Carson Palmer during 2nd half action at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Oct. 24 , 2010. The Falcons beat the Bengals 39-32. Curtis Compton ccompton@ajc.com
ST. LOUIS – Falcons defensive end John Abraham, who has a history of groin problems, was declared inactive against the Rams with a groin injury on Sunday.
Abraham leads the Falcons in sacks with eight.
Abraham had groin problems earlier in his career, but had started 55 of the last 56 games for the Falcons, including all 16 games in 2007 and 2008. He started 15 of 16 games last season.
Lawrence Sidbury, who has been inactive for four of the last five games, was announced as the starter for Abraham.
Abraham recorded two sacks against Baltimore to give him eight this season, second most among defensive ends in the league. The New York Giants’ Osi Umenyiora went into this week’s game leading all ends with nine sacks.
Before missing the St. Louis game, the upgrade in his performance was dramatic. Abraham had only 5 1/2 sacks last season after registering a franchise record 16 1/2 sacks in 2008.
Abraham was named second-team All-Pro in 2008, but was a bit miffed that he didn’t make the Pro Bowl NFC team.
Other players declared inactive for the game against the Rams included cornerback Dominique Franks, running back Gartrell Johnson, linebacker Spencer Adkins, tackle Garrett Reynolds, guard Mike Johnson and defensive tackle Trey Lewis.
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485 comments Add your comment
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:07 pm
wow I hope thats not a male that said turner has too much junk in that trunk.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:08 pm
It must really s uck to be Stack.
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
5:08 pm
Looks like Ryan threw it to hard for our Pro Bowl receiver.
ccatlanta
November 21st, 2010
5:10 pm
Bernie:
Brian Finneran 12 yard TD pass from Matt Ryan (Matt Bryant extra point is GOOD) 12:27
Drive: 4 Plays, 32 Yards, 1:47
Just check out the game tracker on the sports page of ajc.com
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:10 pm
Look who’s winning now……hmmmm
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:10 pm
Why does our defensive coverage remind me of Willie?
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
5:10 pm
Good stop!
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:11 pm
Eat it Steven Jackson
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:12 pm
Time to go up by 10 here
pip
November 21st, 2010
5:13 pm
That was an example of poor vision by Turner. A jog to the right or left and he would have gotten at least 5 more yards.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:13 pm
turner just got stood up by a corner back….he is moving really slow…
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
5:13 pm
1st down Falcons.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:14 pm
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:10 pm
Why does our defensive coverage remind me of Willie?
Because you are an idiot?
Bernie
November 21st, 2010
5:14 pm
thanks cc
Bernie
November 21st, 2010
5:15 pm
this game is flying by
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:15 pm
Our run defense is fine, but the pass defense – wide open receivers, etc. That’s what I was referring to. And no need to resort to namecalling, thank you very much.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:16 pm
omggg do a double move on that slat
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:16 pm
slant*
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:17 pm
just saying=idiot
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:17 pm
Definitely an improvement over the 1st quarter. Maybe just a little slow to get started.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:19 pm
Matty Noodle Ice = double idiot ( na na na )
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:19 pm
Lets get 7 here boys
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:21 pm
How many quick slants has matty threw today just saying(aka idiot)
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:22 pm
Matty Noodle Ice(aka double idiot) i never mentioned ’slant’.
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:23 pm
Thats all matty noodle is good at, throwing quick slants, go sam bradford!!!
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:23 pm
just saying why even comment on this blog? go to a Aints blog hater
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:23 pm
Poor read by Ryan.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:23 pm
smh filed goals…this drive will come back on us
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:24 pm
Sigh. Oh well. Still winning
80sFalcon
November 21st, 2010
5:24 pm
Anybody want to wager these FG come back to bite us in the ASS!!!
dawggirl
November 21st, 2010
5:24 pm
At least we get the ball to start the second half.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:24 pm
ToccoaBird i have never said anything negative against the Falcons. You should direct your stupid responses to Matty Noodle Ice (aka racist).
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
5:25 pm
Good drive. Wear the defense down and take time off the clock.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:25 pm
rams kick returner is very bold
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:25 pm
3 points is better than no points. Atl is proving they can drive on st louis
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:26 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:23 pm
Thats all matty noodle is good at, throwing quick slants, go sam bradford!!!
And all you are good at is making stupid, uninformed comments.
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:26 pm
ok just saying my apologies
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:28 pm
16-10 half may not be what we wanted but its still winning. I’ll take it
Kew
November 21st, 2010
5:29 pm
Matt missed Gonzales wide open in the end zone.
falconfan 24-7
November 21st, 2010
5:29 pm
Go Birds, GO!
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:30 pm
Kew
November 21st, 2010
5:29 pm
Matt missed Gonzales wide open in the end zone.
Yeah, easy to see on the replay isn’t it.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
5:31 pm
Orlando… PLEASE STOP COVERING THE ATLANTA FALCONS LIKE A NEWS STORY. You make a living based upon the Falcons! How about getting a spine and demanding that your editors post updates and postive titles. Let me spell it out for you – the NFC leading ATLANTA FALCONS are ahead 16-10. Or FALCONS, TIED FOR BEST RECORD IN THE NFL, LEAD RAMS 16-10 AT HALF. Seriously AJC? Do you actually represent Atlanta? Shameful. Week after week I’ve complained about this. It’s one thing for fans who have relocated here with loyalties to other teams… but for $@#% sake, this is YOUR city AJC! Act like it!
Steven
November 21st, 2010
5:32 pm
For the record… the same headline has been posted at AJC.com for the entire first game… “Follow Falcons-Rams game.” Could we please get someone who knows sports working on headlines.
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:35 pm
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:24 pm
ToccoaBird i have never said anything negative against the Falcons. You should direct your stupid responses to Matty Noodle Ice (aka racist).
What a idiotic comment by a saints loser, get off the blog moron
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:39 pm
LETS GO FALCANTS
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
5:41 pm
go back to the semi hurry-up, please..
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
5:42 pm
DawgGirl bring me another Natural Light Beer……Pork Skins too. Hurry it up.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:42 pm
smh i wish we could get some yards on first down
pip
November 21st, 2010
5:43 pm
That was one pathetic offensive series. Way to waste the opening possession of the second half.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:43 pm
I FEEL A UPSET COMING?