Falcons to let Abraham hit free agent market
John Abraham - DL - Atlanta Falcons
Feb. 22, 2012 - 7:10 PM ET
After speaking to the Falcons, the player rep for free agent DE John Abraham believes his client is headed for the open market.
The Falcons are severing ties as Abraham goes on age 34. With no realistic in-house replacement, Atlanta will look to the draft and free agency for a new right defensive end. Pass rush was a problem for the Falcons in 2011, even with Abraham on the roster and Ray Edwards signed to play left defensive end. Mike Smith's defense tied for 22nd in sacks and ranked 20th against the pass.
Source: Steve Wyche on Twitter
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