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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just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:04 pm
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
The Rams have not lost at home this year. Figures….
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DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:05 pm
Matty Ice? Is that a new beer?
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:05 pm
that was a good run burner
mountain_falcon
November 21st, 2010
6:07 pm
we need to get out chit together and put away these ewe’s!
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:07 pm
I just wished burner Turner would run over more people.
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:07 pm
nice move
NFC Scout
November 21st, 2010
6:08 pm
If the Falcons lose this game, espn will bash them all week lon as overrated
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:08 pm
STUNNING! Breaking News from AJC Twitter! John Abraham out for the game! Stunning… especially since we’re in the the 3rd @#$%ing quarter. Wake UP AJC. Wake up D. Orlando Ledbetter!
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:09 pm
24 of Rams should be ejected, he took a swing after the whistle
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:09 pm
Another short pass not surprising
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
6:10 pm
Glad to see Justin Peele back playing
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:10 pm
First down. Let’s go Falcons!
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:10 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:09 pm
Another short pass not surprising
For a first down. You are really a fool.
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:10 pm
slow borning game….
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
KILL’EM WITH THE SLANTS MATTY
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
No excitement in this game of Noodle Arm QB’s
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
Headline at AJC.com hasn’t changed since the beginning of the game! The author of this Blog “D. Orlando Ledbetter” who is no doubt being paid for these minutes, has yet to post a single comment.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
spread the field, then run
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
TD FALCONS!
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
wheres the late hit?????
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
LATE HIT NO FLAG.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:11 pm
No excitement in this game of Noodle Arm QB’s
3 short passes for TD. You stupid fool.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
Falcons Take the LEAD! Watch the AJC refuse to acknowledge!!!!
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:12 pm
TD Falcons. Grind it out guys!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:13 pm
let me guess, that was an awful drive,,,we’re just terrible aren’t we?
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:13 pm
TD Peele. Very nice
Draggin' Fly
November 21st, 2010
6:13 pm
It’s the AJC Thanksgiving party this afternoon. Didn’t you ge the memo?
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:14 pm
True Grit movie.. me and DawgGirl going see that movie.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:14 pm
Draggin’ Fly… that might explain tonight’s game, but what about the other 9?
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:14 pm
No lead is safe with the defense the falcons have (Bengals, 49ers, Bucs, Browns, and Ravens)
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
lmao@the kick returner had enough
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
CMON D
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
OK D
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
Where is Noodle Arm Stafford?
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
Draggin’ Fly then whats been the problem the rest of the year?
rob
November 21st, 2010
6:15 pm
Matty Noodle Ice= those defenses were tough : )
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:16 pm
Stunning! AJC.com, two hours later… still no headline change! Who does AJC actually support!?
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:16 pm
Will Van Gorder blow the lead?
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:17 pm
As bad as I hate to admit it Kentuck Bradley runs a better game blog.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:17 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:14 pm
No lead is safe with the defense the falcons have (Bengals, 49ers, Bucs, Browns, and Ravens)
First you rag on Ryan, then you rag on the D. It must suc to be you.
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:17 pm
@rob
Just stating the facts, the falcons had the lead in those games
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:18 pm
we cant afford to lose walker or any other player
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:18 pm
DawgGirl Drunk….Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:16 pm
Will Van Gorder blow the lead?
No, but the lack of any pass rush might. Put the bong away.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:18 pm
FALCANTS YOU ARE SUPPOSED TO WIN THIS GAME!
ccatlanta
November 21st, 2010
6:19 pm
Steven: this is obviously not a live blog. Not being billed as one either. Don’t know why the AJC decided not to live blog this game but we’re on our own here.
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:19 pm
Orlando don’t know how to use the computer… just saying
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:19 pm
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:17 pm
@rob
Just stating the facts, the falcons had the lead in those games
And they won every game. You continue to play the role of a the fool.
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:19 pm
DawgGirl Drunk….Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:16 pm
Will Van Gorder blow the lead?
The Falcons will blow the lead, they have been doing it all year
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
6:20 pm
Wow the Rams are the only team that cannot convert a 3rd and 21 vs us