Abraham stays with Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons re-signed defensive end John Abraham on Friday. The Falcons brought the free agent back on a three-year deal, according to ESPN. Abraham, 33, had 9.5 sacks and four forced fumbles for Atlanta last year and 13 sacks the previous season. In six years with the Falcons and six with the New York Jets, Abraham has 112 sacks. (Updated 03/16/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/26/12).
Fantasy Analysis
The arrow is pointing down on Abraham, but he still has the ability to rush the passer. Still, utilizing him as anything more than a No. 3 Fantasy DL is probably not a good idea. Expect him to be a late-round pick. (Updated 03/16/2012).
03/23/2012 13:34 Draft team needs: Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons know how to win games. In the postseason, however, is a different story as they are 0-3 under Mike Smith. Pete Prisco says Atlanta needs to focus on improving both sides of the line in the draft.
03/16/2012 15:32 Falcons re-sign DE John Abraham
Despite wishing for $12 million a year, Falcons defensive end John Abraham probably didn't get that much when he re-signed with Atlanta for three years.
John Abraham is back with the Falcons after signing a new contract this offseason. Abraham has shed the injury-prone label after missing just two games over the last five years, and the 9.5 sacks he had in 2011 to go with his 35 total tackles made him a decent Fantasy option at a thin position. He is getting old (will be 34 this season) and might see his playing time dip but he should be considered a nice source for sacks. He's a borderline No. 2/No. 3 Fantasy defensive lineman in leagues that reward tackles and a solid No. 2 DL in leagues that do not. (Updated 4/25/12)
