Surgery to sideline Abraham
Atlanta Falcons10/24/2006 2:46 PM AP reports Atlanta Falcons DE John Abraham will miss three to four weeks following surgery to repair a torn lower abdominal muscle. The Falcons did not release details on the procedure, but said the torn muscle wasn't related to the groin injury that has limited the oft-injured three-time Pro Bowler to only two games this season. The announcement came as a surprise because HC Jim Mora said on Oct. 23 that Abraham may be able to play against Cincinnati on Oct. 29. The torn muscle was discovered when Abraham was having his groin examined Oct. 23. Read more