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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Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:54 pm
Are you kidding me? I wouldn’t seel this paper for bird cage lining! Take a look at their editori positioning in the last year! This in addition to absurd coverage of the 7-2 Falcons… to ask such a question… I’ll forgive your ignorance!
J.J.M.
November 21st, 2010
6:54 pm
smh the commentators cheering for the rams
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:54 pm
PHUCK YOU D.ORLANDO
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:54 pm
1st loss at home….
DawgGirl Drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
6:55 pm
Next weekend @ the Dome Toys for Tots…bring a toy everybody.
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:55 pm
NOW ITS TIME TO WATCH MIC VIC
AND DONT HATE PEOPLE
ToccoaBird
November 21st, 2010
6:55 pm
that was good D
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:57 pm
WATCH THE RATING GO UP ON NBC FOR MIC VIC
Steven
November 21st, 2010
6:58 pm
At the 2 minute warning… Falcons have the ball and the lead 26-17. AJC says…who know what the AJC says, they’re asleep at the wheel! Falcons not only have to look toward opponents across the country, they get to look forward to middle school coverage ability of the AJC.com! Prove me wrong AJC! Prove me wrong you sorry excuse for a newspaper!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
6:59 pm
he thought about going down…
just saying
November 21st, 2010
6:59 pm
damn the falcons are lucky. They just gave a team their first lose at home this year.
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
6:59 pm
He didn’t want to score.
just saying
November 21st, 2010
7:00 pm
THE CURSE OF BRETT FAVRE LIVES IN ATL
November 21st, 2010
6:57 pm
WATCH THE RATING GO UP ON NBC FOR MIC VIC
He will be out for the season in a few more games….can’t run around like he does and not get hurt.
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
7:00 pm
gonna run it up on em, huh
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:02 pm
Hey Atlanta, YOUR Atlanta Falcons take the lead 34-17! AJC? No where to be found! You should question your subscription! You can get this kind of coverage of AJC ANYWHERE… LITERALLY. AJC shame on you! Fans, grow a pair! Pick up the @#$% phone tomorrow and call the AJC. Or better yet, call their advertisers and tell them to dump the AJC. They are no longer relevant in Atlanta!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
7:02 pm
Happy Turkey Day folks…8-2….
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
7:02 pm
Noodle arm keeps winning. Keep on hatin’ haters.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:03 pm
Counting to see how long it takes the know-nothings at the AJC to change their page after the Falcons win!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
7:03 pm
Steven, we need to start our own paper..
Kane337
November 21st, 2010
7:04 pm
The Rams lost week one against the Cardinals
Not hard to figure out...
November 21st, 2010
7:04 pm
He wasn’t thinking about going down…was looking behind to make sure no one would strip the ball…didn’t you notice how he was protecting it. And of course you go for 2 to make sure it is a 3 score game.
45ACP
November 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
Congrats Falcons!
jack bull
November 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
8-2
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
Steven just make sureyou have my AJC by 6 AM in the morning.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
Falcons win! AJC… Atlanta’s newspaper, nowhere to be found!
ccatlanta
November 21st, 2010
7:06 pm
Steven, what are you ranting about? The AJC immediately posted the new score on Twitter and updated the game tracker. What else were you expecting them to do? Have you actually seen any other coverage of an NFL game by a website? This is pretty typical.
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:07 pm
Still watching AJC.com… same headline as the beginning of the game! This is the coverage you’re paying for subscribers!
in the atl
November 21st, 2010
7:10 pm
Newsflash from AJC…Steven is an idiot!
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:10 pm
Someone at AJC.com must be paying attention… despite an exciting game of ups and downs… there was zero coverage of the actual game. But in the last 30 seconds, they changed the http://www.AJC.com lead page. Coincidence? Doubtful. AJC… please know that the 40 screen shots I’ve taken of your home page throughout the game will be shared with Arthur. He should know how deep your “commitment” to your city’s NFL is… pathetic! I challenge you to prove otherwise. I know small town newspapers who perform better.
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:10 pm
Steven needs a maxiPad……
TrishaDishaWarEagle
November 21st, 2010
7:11 pm
WTG FALCONS!!!! 8-2
MATTY ICE, Roddy White, Coach Smith, GRIMEY!!!!
Love you guys!!
WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!
TrishaDishaWarEagle
November 21st, 2010
7:12 pm
now…GOOOOO Giants..stomp the dogkiller tonite!
in the atl
November 21st, 2010
7:12 pm
Steven must be off his meds…..or really bored hanging out in Mom’s basement.
Reginald
November 21st, 2010
7:12 pm
1-2-3-4……..LOOK @ THE SCORE!! HATERS LOL
in the atl
November 21st, 2010
7:13 pm
TrishaDishaWarEagle……second that!
Terry
November 21st, 2010
7:13 pm
I’m sure they’re shaking in their boots Steven. Get over it moron
GregKennesaw
November 21st, 2010
7:14 pm
8-2 good road win!
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:15 pm
The AJC post a headline announcing a Falcon win… pointing us back to this same sad blog. The headline of the blog announces John Abraham’s status. No headline of any actual status of the game… Way to go AJC. If the Falcons go into the playoffs, it will hardly owe any credit to the AJC for getting fans engaged. AJC… when it comes to Falcons coverage, you simply !@#%. Prove me wrong!
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:15 pm
Steven pissed off because GT got beat again…..GT will get another beat down next sat @their high school stadium..
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:18 pm
I have no interest in college football. I’m pissed because the “hometown” newspaper has zero interest in the NFL-leading Atlanta Falcons. It’s just that simple. The facts speak for themselves! Please don’t defend the AJC without some factual basis for your defense.
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:18 pm
The AJC.COM done a pretty job covering GT Loss Saturday didn’t they STEVEN?
suwaneefalcon
November 21st, 2010
7:19 pm
GREAT WIN ON THE ROAD!!!
and Steven is right, it is the same news from the start of the game. I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.
O G Falcon Fan
November 21st, 2010
7:19 pm
Where was Harry Douglas in this game??
DawgGirl drunk....Unemployed Husband
November 21st, 2010
7:20 pm
Steven you are hired to cover the Atlanta Falcons. now STFU!
RogueRunner
November 21st, 2010
7:20 pm
How anyone can stand reading all the negative crap in this blog during the game escapes me. Some of these people can’t be Falcons fans. I believe I’m done with you guys. Can’t take it anymore.
GO BIRDS!!!
suwaneefalcon
November 21st, 2010
7:21 pm
This is for seenthisb4: tic,tic,tic,tic……..counting down the days before the Saints get their beatdown at the dome….tic,tic,tic,. And they best be ready for the Cowboys on Thursday….tic,tic,tic.
What a shame
November 21st, 2010
7:23 pm
No one from The AJC was sent to cover the Rams game.
Frozen Rope
November 21st, 2010
7:23 pm
Boy,, the Falcons are terrible,, what are we gonna do,,,
Steven
November 21st, 2010
7:24 pm
Go to AJC.com right now! What you will see at 7:22 p.m. is not a single article from Atlanta people… no AJC article. But what you will see is the almight AJC pinching coverage from an Associated Press writer about the Falcons game. If you aren’t clear about the role of AP writers vs writers in your own city… uh, it’s pretty shameful that an AP article appears. What does this say about your hometown newspaper’s commitment to the HOME NFL team? Seriously! Take a minute to think about this!
FBYJ
November 21st, 2010
7:25 pm
@DawgGirl … FYI, Tech won yesterday. You might want to check your sources.
@Steven … has it occurred to you that many of us DON’T subscribe to the AJC? Why have a subscription when all the content is available online for free? You, my friend, need to get a life.