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John Abraham | Defensive Lineman

Team: Unsigned Free Agent
Age / DOB:  (35) / 5/6/1978
Ht / Wt:  6'4' / 263
College: South Carolina
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Coach Mike Munchak says the Titans are staying in touch with free agent John Abraham.
Abraham didn't sign with Tennessee by the end of the week as it was reported might happen, but he's not off their radar. Munchak also left the door open for the Titans to make a run at free agent Dwight Freeney. They hosted Israel Idonije early last week and are clearly in the market for defensive end assistance. May 11 - 12:31 AM

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Citing a league source, Profootballtalk reports the holdup in John Abraham's free agency is his desire to be a full-time player again.

Abraham wasn't a full-time player the past two seasons in Atlanta; the Falcons smartly managed his snaps and he was highly productive. Per PFT, "most teams" see Abraham as a 25 snaps-per-game pass rusher, but he wants to be playing 60. Abraham would be best served swallowing his pride to accept a rotational role on a contender. He's 35 years old and most effective on fewer reps.
May 10 - 3:44 PM

USA Today reports the Falcons have been in contact with free agent John Abraham about re-signing, but Abraham isn't interested.

"[The Falcons] were told by Abraham that it's not going to happen," writes Mike Garafolo. There was reportedly a "big push from inside the Falcons locker room" to bring the 35-year-old back. Abraham is likely a bit salty after getting cut and being replaced by fellow veteran Osi Umenyiora in Atlanta. Abraham remains in talks with the Titans, but he could visit another team if a deal isn't reached.
Source: USA Today
May 6 - 9:44 PM

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports the Titans are in discussions about signing free agent John Abraham in a move that could be finalized as soon as this week.

Abraham is coming off a ten-sack, six-forced fumble season while grading out as Pro Football Focus' No. 5 overall 4-3 defensive end. The Titans are in all-out win-now mode, hitting free agency hard and trading away a future third-round pick for the six-spot jump in the draft's second round that landed them Justin Hunter. Abraham would fit those criteria because he is 35 years old.
May 6 - 2:59 PM

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports free agent DE John Abraham is not considering retirement.

Abraham hinted on his Twitter account Saturday that he was planning to retire, but the 35-year-old is reportedly just frustrated with the free-agent process. It appears Abraham has since deleted the tweets. To this point, Abraham's market has been stalled by an exorbitant asking price. If he really wants to play football again, Abraham has plenty of pass-rush juice left in his tank. He popped loose six fumbles and amassed ten sacks in 2012.
Source: NFL.com
May 4 - 9:48 PM

Appearing on Total Access, NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reported the Titans are just "kicking the tires" on free agent John Abraham and "seeing what he has left."

The Titans are expected to do the same with free agent Dwight Freeney in the coming days, per Rapoport. It doesn't sound like a signing is imminent, and the Titans are likely just getting a feel of what the two veterans are looking for money-wise. Derrick Morgan and Kam Wimbley are entrenched as Tennessee's starting defensive ends. Abraham or Freeney would be a situational pass rusher.
May 2 - 7:14 PM

Free agent DE John Abraham will visit the Titans Thursday and Friday.

The Titans flirted with Abraham a year ago before he re-upped with the Falcons. Their hunt for pass-rush help continues despite ranking ninth in the league in sacks last season. Abraham, who turns 35 on Monday, would likely slide in as a situational rusher behind starting ends Kamerion Wimbley and Derrick Morgan. He had 10 sacks while playing on 747 snaps for the Falcons last year.
May 2 - 11:01 AM

The Dolphins aren't ruling out signing free agent John Abraham, but haven't "pursued him recently after initial conversations."

That suggests Abraham will be a stronger possibility in South Florida if/when his price comes down. The Dolphins desperately need a weak-side edge rusher to book end Cameron Wake. Jared Odrick was miscast at right end last season.
Apr 12 - 9:53 AM

The New Orleans Times-Picayune expects the Saints to "ponder" free agent John Abraham.

The Saints were one of the first teams connected to Abraham shortly after his release from the Falcons, and a source told beat writer Larry Holder the team would consider signing the 35-year-old once the market cooled. We're at that stage. The Saints finished tied for 25th in sacks last season with 30.
Apr 6 - 12:37 PM

Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff isn't ruling out a reunion with free agent DE John Abraham.

"We never say never," Dimitroff said. "There is a lot on the horizon. We have some decisions to make across the organization, but we never say never as far as acquiring or bringing people back." Atlanta is short on cap space, but could use Abraham as an edge rusher to book end Osi Umenyiora on passing downs.
Apr 5 - 7:52 PM

Appearing on Total Access Tuesday, NFL Network's Michelle Beisner reported the Broncos' interest in free agent John Abraham is "not what it was."

The obvious implication is that the Broncos are focusing on former Peyton Manning confidant Dwight Freeney, but it's possible they're simply moving on to cheaper options. Abraham has visited the Seahawks, Patriots and Broncos, but hasn't come close to landing a new deal. It's probably time for Abraham to lower his asking price.
Mar 26 - 7:24 PM

ESPN Boston believes John Abraham is the best fit among the veteran free agent defensive ends for the Patriots.

Abraham visited the Patriots earlier in the month, but nothing has developed yet with him, Dwight Freeney, and Osi Umenyiora. Soon-to-be 35-year-old Abraham would slot in perfectly as a sub-package edge rusher along with Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones. We'd expect the trio of Abraham, Freeney, and Umenyiora to have new homes within a week, though they are awaiting Elvis Dumervil's decision.
Source: ESPN Boston
Mar 23 - 1:34 PM

Free agent John Abraham will visit the Broncos on Thursday.

The Broncos will host Dwight Freeney first, however, meaning there's a chance Abraham never makes it to Denver. Thus far, Abraham has visited the Seahawks and Patriots, but doesn't appear to have come close to a new deal. Per the Miami Herald, the Dolphins have determined Abraham is "not a fit."
Mar 20 - 3:56 PM

Free agent DE John Abraham showed up at the Dolphins' facility last week, but may have never met with club officials.

There have been conflicting reports on the visit, but PFT's "best guess" is that it occurred Tuesday night. Per NFL.com's Jeff Darlington -- a former Miami Herald reporter -- Abraham was at the team facility but at a later date than the Fins expected. Abraham reportedly missed his initial flight, but booked a new one on his own dime to rekindle interest. Dolphins sources tell Darlington the team still did not meet with Abraham. After all that, Abraham remains a free agent.
Mar 16 - 1:20 PM

Contrary to a previous report by a member of NFL Network, free agent DE John Abraham has not signed with the Patriots.

The tweet stated that "Abraham is a Patriot," but has since been deleted. Abraham is in New England on Friday, but no deal has been signed. Abraham is one of the top pass rushers left on the market, along with Elvis Dumervil, Dwight Freeney, James Harrison, and Osi Umenyiora.
Mar 15 - 7:00 PM

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