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09-11-2006, 07:37 PM
The same injury that cost him nine games in 2003.
I hope Falcon coaches aren't expecting him back on the field until mid October at the earliest.
Abraham's Status Uncertain (http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/falcons/stories/2006/09/11/0912abraham.html)
By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/12/06
Flowery Branch — Falcons defensive end John Abraham attended a team meeting Monday morning then, as fast and as cautiously as he could, made his way to the training room, where he spent much of the day — where he'll spend much of this week — treating a groin injury.
No information was provided about the injury, which occurred late in Atlanta's 20-6 victory at Carolina on Sunday, or Abraham's playing status for this week's home opener against Tampa Bay, by coach Jim Mora at his Monday news conference. Also, no update was provided later in the day, although medical tests, including an MRI exam, had been administered and discussions had taken place among team officials and coaches.
Abraham was unavailable for comment.
"I don't have anything to update you on, unfortunately," Mora said. "It's all speculation because I don't know the extent of the injury right now."
Defensive end Patrick Kerney, who strained his right triceps, said Monday that he would not miss any playing time. Kerney said he spoke to Abraham and was given every indication that he would play against Tampa Bay.
"I expect Abe to go," Kerney said. "This morning he was the same situation that I'm in, feeling light years better than he thought he would. Both of us were not feeling good [Sunday]. Both of us, [Monday] morning, came in and said, 'Wow, we feel a heck of a lot better than we thought we would.' "
I hope Falcon coaches aren't expecting him back on the field until mid October at the earliest.
Abraham's Status Uncertain (http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/falcons/stories/2006/09/11/0912abraham.html)
By STEVE WYCHE
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 09/12/06
Flowery Branch — Falcons defensive end John Abraham attended a team meeting Monday morning then, as fast and as cautiously as he could, made his way to the training room, where he spent much of the day — where he'll spend much of this week — treating a groin injury.
No information was provided about the injury, which occurred late in Atlanta's 20-6 victory at Carolina on Sunday, or Abraham's playing status for this week's home opener against Tampa Bay, by coach Jim Mora at his Monday news conference. Also, no update was provided later in the day, although medical tests, including an MRI exam, had been administered and discussions had taken place among team officials and coaches.
Abraham was unavailable for comment.
"I don't have anything to update you on, unfortunately," Mora said. "It's all speculation because I don't know the extent of the injury right now."
Defensive end Patrick Kerney, who strained his right triceps, said Monday that he would not miss any playing time. Kerney said he spoke to Abraham and was given every indication that he would play against Tampa Bay.
"I expect Abe to go," Kerney said. "This morning he was the same situation that I'm in, feeling light years better than he thought he would. Both of us were not feeling good [Sunday]. Both of us, [Monday] morning, came in and said, 'Wow, we feel a heck of a lot better than we thought we would.' "