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
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
6:20 pm
Nice down n distance defense
rob
November 21st, 2010
6:21 pm
I applauded the Dunta Robinson signing, but he is no SHUTDOWN corner.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:21 pm
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
6:20 pm
Wow the Rams are the only team that cannot convert a 3rd and 21 vs us.
Except for the other 7 teams that lost.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:21 pm
WHY DOES BEER TASTE BETTER ON SUNDAY?
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:22 pm
DEEP PASS BY MATTY
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:22 pm
Rams will show Vangorder “The choke sign” rest is history.
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
6:24 pm
just saying….the comment points out the obvious thta that they are increadibly weak on 3rd and long.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:24 pm
Hey AJC… here’s a headline recommendation for you: Falcons lead 23-17 at 4th Quarter. See how easy that was? I know you have limited characters. But if you truly cared about your home team… you’d find a way to support them. Sports is not news! It’s your RESPONSIBLITY TO SUPPORT THE FALCONS!
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:25 pm
What happened to R White?
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:25 pm
Good run turner the slow burner
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:26 pm
DawgGirl gives good head……….of beer.
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:26 pm
snelling is awesome
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:26 pm
Another 1st down…
Matty Noodle Ice
November 21st, 2010
6:26 pm
Short Pass
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:26 pm
NICE!!!! Can’t stop the Falcons on 3rd downs.. LOL
FSUInDC
November 21st, 2010
6:27 pm
Michael Turner is slow..watch when he hits a hole, he lacks any burst of speed…we need a faster back
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:28 pm
Matt throw a pass for more than 10 yds.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:30 pm
DawgGirl Drunk….Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:28 pm
Matt throw a pass for more than 10 yds.
You are just displaying you are completely ignorant about football.
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:31 pm
just keep wearing down theirD falcons
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:31 pm
Easy does it.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:31 pm
AJC.com – still not reflecting the actual status of the game! Make a note of this people. If we win this game, AJC folks will be nothing less than innocent bystanders!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:31 pm
looks like the St Louis crowd is more laid back than a Braves home game
mountain_falcon
November 21st, 2010
6:32 pm
all you haters need to go find somewhere else to post your crap.
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:33 pm
1 pass, 3 Rams knocked down and bleeding.
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:33 pm
Dodged one right there. Could have been a disaster. Need a TD to secure the win….
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:34 pm
Just saying….thanks for the props….hearing that from you, I feel better about myself.:)
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:34 pm
The most embarrasing, shameful coverage of NFL by any major city newspaper. If you think this won’t come back to haunt you AJC, you’re not paying attention!
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:35 pm
go for it
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:35 pm
kick the FG..
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:35 pm
DawgGirl Drunk….Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:34 pm
Just saying….thanks for the props….hearing that from you, I feel better about myself.:)
You should be, anyone who thinks you should throw deep, when the corners are playing 10 yards off the receivers in a cover 2 is a fool. That would be you.
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:36 pm
going for 3….wimps.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:36 pm
bad play calling, should have run the ball 3 times.
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:36 pm
thank you, coach smith
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:37 pm
Bryant= MVP!
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:38 pm
9 point lead. we want more but I’ll take it
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:38 pm
It was 4th down. Get the 3 and a 9 point lead.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:38 pm
Taking timed screen shots to show Atlanta the lack of AJC interest in Falcon football. If you think offering us this space to post comments = covering NFL football, you are not only sorely mistaken, you’re borderline ignorant.
Shane
November 21st, 2010
6:39 pm
Gotta make it a two score game in that situation.
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:39 pm
We really need to work on our Red Zone plays… the Falcons should be up by a good margin right now if we have a decent red zone percentage….
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
6:39 pm
Up by 2 possessions. Prefer TDs but I’ll take this.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:40 pm
FALCANTS GONE BE 8-2
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:40 pm
new favorite running back,,,Woodhead from NE
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:40 pm
if not go for it should have at least try drawing them offsides and call a timeout if not
mountain_falcon
November 21st, 2010
6:41 pm
ok steven we get it. knock it off already!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:42 pm
and heeeeeerrrrrreeeee comes the prevent…
Far_East
November 21st, 2010
6:43 pm
Why do I get the feeling that the Rams will score a TD and make it close?
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:43 pm
and here come the rams no pass rush thats why you should have went for it on 4th down
ATLol
November 21st, 2010
6:43 pm
Need some defense
falcondawg
November 21st, 2010
6:43 pm
Gonna be another one of ‘those’ games!!
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
6:44 pm
Lets go D