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
5:44 pm
typical falcons…kicking field goals…no yards on first down..special teams cant cover….
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
5:44 pm
That looked like the same punt coverage against the Saints
DawgGirl's affair partner
November 21st, 2010
5:44 pm
She will be there after we get done
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:44 pm
not a good start to the 3rd
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:44 pm
17-16
whut?
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
Did turner take the lead weights off his feet for the 2nd half?
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
we’re good, but dang we struggle in 3rd qtrs for some reason
GTMustang
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
Wow. There was MAJOR holding on that punt return.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
TOLDYA
pip
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
I guess the Rams’ half time pep talk was peppier than the Falcons’.
80sFalcon
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
Told You!! FG’s are gonna kill us.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:45 pm
and we payed all this money for dunta robinson
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:46 pm
HE WORTH 30 MILLION? NUMBER 23
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
5:46 pm
no problem, let em shoot their wad now rather than later..
GTMustang
November 21st, 2010
5:46 pm
Wow.
Way to start the 3rd Q. again Falcons.
FalcMon
November 21st, 2010
5:47 pm
Tim Ryan on TV sounds like a homer for the Rams – what is up with that?
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
5:47 pm
didnt Gonzo kill 2 TD drives?
GTMustang
November 21st, 2010
5:47 pm
That really wasn’t Dunta’s fault. That was a good pass by Bradford. Dunta had no shot to defend it.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:47 pm
AND WHERE DID WE GET THESE SAFTIES FROM?
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
5:48 pm
FalcMon you should be use to it by now
Falcons D
November 21st, 2010
5:48 pm
Worst Defense in the NFL. Anybody can score on us at any time..
GTMustang
November 21st, 2010
5:48 pm
Gonzo did cost us a TD.
White cost us to go 3 and out on the first drive.
This game probably shouldn’t be close, but the Falcons are making mental mistakes.
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
5:48 pm
Sergeant, Lieutenant and Colonels too.
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:49 pm
why this guy helmet keeps coming off
Kew
November 21st, 2010
5:49 pm
One point…it’s not ober
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
5:49 pm
Our blockers must be wearing Magnets that make our ball carriers run into their backs.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
5:49 pm
Falcons have to find some D…
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:49 pm
SHOW’EM YOU AINT NOODLE ARM MATTY?
NFC Scout
November 21st, 2010
5:50 pm
No way the falcons get to the Superbowl with this defense
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:50 pm
Throw a quick slant Noodle Arm
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:51 pm
I love how the rams DBs are up n the falcons WRs
Steven
November 21st, 2010
5:51 pm
So, not only is AJC asleep at the wheel, so is D. Orlando Ledbetter. Are you waiting for someone else to write their assessment of the game before you comment?
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
5:51 pm
How can we take advantage of the Rams loose helmets?
pip
November 21st, 2010
5:52 pm
Somebody needs to fix the chin straps on the Rams’ helmets.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:56 pm
OK MATTY
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
5:56 pm
wtf is ryan doing how did you not see that corner blitz
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
5:56 pm
Noodle Arm strikes again
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
5:56 pm
The Gonzo thing is not working out this game. Better pick another target.
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
5:57 pm
this should be an interesting call
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:58 pm
I SENSE A UPSET PEOPLE!
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
5:59 pm
PLEASE GO AND GET SOME MORE RECEIVERS FALCANTS!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:00 pm
happy birthday to ’stan the man’..
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:00 pm
The Falcons should have went after moss but we all know matty ice can’t throw the long ball
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:00 pm
MISSING JOHN ABRAHAM
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:01 pm
come on D
FSUInDC
November 21st, 2010
6:01 pm
why can’t the falcons put these lesser teams away? they’ve only played 1 game all year where they have….goodness, and no adjustments at the half…figures
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:02 pm
i love to see it when a defensive player jumps and goes crazy when he does what he’s supposed too..i just want to see em do it when they get beat on a play
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:02 pm
we need a healthy Abe for the next month
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:02 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:00 pm
The Falcons should have went after moss but we all know matty ice can’t throw the long ball
More confirmation that you are a uninformed idiot. Keep ‘em coming though, they are funny.
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:02 pm
DawgGirl …Where my beer? Lot rent is dew gal.