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John Abraham

Atlanta Falcons

1978/05/06 33

6-4 263

Timmonsville, SC

11

the New York Jets in 2000 (1st round)

Sacks Interceptions Tackles
Year Team G Sacks YdsL Int Yds IntTD Solo Ast Total
2011 Falcons 15 9.5 70 0 0 0 35 10 45
career Total 159 112 625 1 6 0 476 92 568

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Explosive out of his stance and has great acceleration. Left tackles just can't get position on him. Pursues plays well and doesn't quit, and punishes quarterbacks. Has become a multi-dimensional pass-rusher.
Flaws
  • Like most speed rushers, he struggles when the opponent runs right at him. Gets worn down by double teams. Has had injury problems.
Career Potential
  • Pro Bowl defensive end.
  • AwardsNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro BowlNFL - Named to play in Pro Bowl

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

October 25, 2006 Groin, out.
August 29, 2005 Re-signed as a restricted free agent by the New York Jets to a one-year contract.
December 8, 2004 Knee injury, out.
December 11, 2003 Placed on injured reserve (groin).

Trades

March 21, 2006 NY Jets traded John Abraham to the Atl Falcons. The Atl Falcons traded a 2006 1st-round pick to the Den Broncos. The Den Broncos traded a 2006 3rd-round pick and a 2007 4th-round pick to the Atl Falcons; and traded a 2006 1st-round pick to the NY Jets.
April 15, 2000 Drafted by the New York Jets in the 1st round (13th overall) in 2000.

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