John Abraham inducted into Falcons ring of honor during halftime ceremony

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John Abraham inducted into Falcons ring of honor during halftime ceremony
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John Abraham was inducted into the Atlanta Falcons' ring of honor at halftime on October 11 against the Baltimore Ravens. As the team’s all-time leader with 53 1/2 sacks from 2006-2012, Abraham expressed nerves ahead of the ceremony. Former coach Mike Smith praised Abraham's impact as a pass rusher. Family members attended the ceremony wearing Falcons jerseys, and former players presented him with a red jacket. Abraham's impressive career includes multiple Pro Bowl selections and significant forced fumbles, bolstering his case for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Falcons have a history of honoring legends, with previous inductees including Steve Bartkowski and Matt Ryan.

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  • •John Abraham's ceremony took place during halftime on October 11.
  • •He leads the Falcons with 53 1/2 career sacks.
  • •Former coach Mike Smith led the induction ceremony.
  • •Abraham is a five-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time All-Pro.
  • •He is a nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026.
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  • 2:28 AMYahoo Sports — Falcons sacks king John Abraham has former coach Mike Smith return to lead ring of honor ceremony
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ATLANTA (AP) — John Abraham was prepared for nerves and possibly tears when he was inducted into the Atlanta Falcons' ring of honor at halftime Sunday night against the Baltimore Ravens.Abraham is the team's all-time leader with 53 1/2 sacks from 2006-12.

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