... Friday by ditching three key players from the most successful era in franchise history. The
Falcons released running back Michael Turner, defensive end
John Abraham and cornerback Dunta Robinson, moves that were
not unexpected given their age (all in their 30s) and hefty salaries.
... in the final regular-season game. Over his
Falcons career, Abraham had 68 1-2 sacks. His departure means defensive end
will be one of Dimitroff's top priorities in the free agency.