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Mathis can still pressure the quarterback and is younger than John Abraham. (AP photo) But for the first time, I’m starting to think they may lose both Grimes and Abraham. The website ProFootballFocus, which keeps a nice statistical database, this...
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But 2012 could be the year of the facelift in the NFC South. More than usual, the faces and the names that are on the bubble are especially prominent. Let’s take a look at five big NFC South names that could be gone from their teams in the next month:...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: Brandon Jacobs #27 of the New York Giants runs the ball against James Sanders #36 and John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford,... View Photo »
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The only thing we can hope for as far as bringing pressure is maybe to get to the rookie early and get him a little shook ... But after going through two quarterbacks in two weeks, they're smart enough that they're not going to try to give him the whole playbook right now.
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Near the top of the league in terms of both total offense and defense the Falcons fall well short in their sack numbers. We have all likely seen the last of overrated defensive end John Abraham, 34, in Atlanta but former Detroit Lion Cliff Avril would...
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Still, Atlanta has been a team on the verge of bigger things for a while now, and with the right moves in the offseason they may finally be able to make a legitimate postseason run. Key to a run could be defensive end John Abraham, who is set to become...
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Mike Smith might think he can make a middle linebacker for his 4-3 with what he has on the roster or via the draft, opting to spend the money on keeping their best corner, Brent Grimes, and at least one of their two free-agent defensive ends, Kroy...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants is pressured on a sack by John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. View Photo »
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If they have to choose, go with Grimes. The Atlanta Journal-Consistution broke down all of Atlanta’s free agents , with Grimes and Lofton leading the way. Other interesting names: pass rusher John Abraham , center Todd McClure , wideout Harry Douglas ,...
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His versatility to be effective in all areas of defense is something that makes him so valuable. His leadership and knowledge of football help make those around him better. While losing defensive end John Abraham to free agency would hurt Atlanta,...
About John Abraham
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John Abraham (born May 6, 1978 in Timmonsville, South Carolina) is an American football defensive end in the National Football League currently playing for the Atlanta Falcons. Full Article
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: John Abraham (C) #55 of the Atlanta Falcons hangs his head in dejection on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ...
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham, third left, sits on the bench with his teammates during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Falcons lost the game 24-2.
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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: John Abraham #55 and Jonathan Babineaux #95 of the Atlanta Falcons celebrate after Abraham's sack and fumble recovery against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during play at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons pressures quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during play at the Georgia Dome on January 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - JANUARY 01: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons forces a fumble that he recovered from Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Georgia Dome on January 1, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) pressures Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Josh Freeman (5) during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, in Atlanta.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 26: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws the ball as defensive end John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes in during the second quarter at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 26, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Dominique Franks #24 and John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons is doused by Ray Edwards #93 after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. Sam Ryan of the NFL Network looks on.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons reacts against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Falcons' defensive end John Abraham (L) forces a fumble as he sacks Jacksonville Jaguars' quarterback Blaine Gabbert during the first half of their NFL football game in Atlanta, Georgia December 15, 2011.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons forces a fumble as he sacks Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first half at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: Blaine Gabbert #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is sacked by John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (top) and defensive tackle Corey Peters (center) sack Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert in the first half of their NFL football game in Atlanta, Georgia December 15, 2011.
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ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 15: John Abraham #55 and Thomas DeCoud #28 of the Atlanta Falcons lead their teammates onto the field against the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Georgia Dome on December 15, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) reacts after having water dumped on him by teammates during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 41-14.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) hits Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) to cause a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, in Atlanta.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) sacks Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blaine Gabbert (11) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, in Atlanta.
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Toby Gerhart #32 of the Minnesota Vikings rushes past John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons enters the field during player introductions prior to facing the Minnesota Vikings at Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 27: Toby Gerhart #32 of the Minnesota Vikings is gang tackled by James Sanders #36, Curtis Lofton #50, John Abraham #55, and Corey Peters #91 of the Atlanta Falcons at the Georgia Dome on November 27, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 20: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks Jake Locker #10 of the Tennessee Titans at Georgia Dome on November 20, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) and defensive tackle Peria Jerry (94) tackle Tennessee Titans quarterback Jake Locker (10) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 23-17.
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DETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 23: John Abraham #55 of the Atlanta Falcons sacks quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions during the first quarter of the NFL game at Ford Field on October 23, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham (55) stands over injured Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick (7) in the second half of an NFL football game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta on Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 08: John Abraham (C) #55 of the Atlanta Falcons hangs his head in dejection on the bench late in the fourth quarter against the New York Giants during their NFC Wild Card Playoff game at MetLife Stadium on January 8, 2012 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. ...
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