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Falcons Sacks King John Abraham Has Former Coach Mike Smith Return to Lead Ring of Honor Ceremony
John Abraham received a red jacket and a halftime tribute as the Falcons honored their all-time sack leader with family and former teammates on hand.
- On Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, the Atlanta Falcons inducted former defensive end John Abraham into the team's Ring of Honor during halftime against the Baltimore Ravens.
- Over 15 seasons with the New York Jets, Falcons, and Arizona Cardinals, Abraham recorded 133 1/2 sacks and 48 career forced fumbles ranking third all-time.
- Team owner Arthur Blank told Abraham, "John, welcome back," while former Falcons coach Mike Smith called him "one of the most feared pass rushers the game has ever seen."
- Atlanta also announced that former offensive lineman Bill Fralic will be posthumously inducted into the Ring of Honor when the team hosts Tampa Bay in Week 16.
- A nominee for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026, Abraham joins past inductees including Warrick Dunn, Roddy White, and Deion Sanders in franchise history.
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Falcons sacks king John Abraham has former coach Mike Smith return to lead ring of honor ceremony
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.
·Winnipeg, Canada
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