Sometimes you've got to let old men just be old men and let them have their way. For the Atlanta Falcons, seeing John Abraham, Todd McClure and Tony Gonzalez on the injury report has become customary for the organization. There's nothing to question about seeing them on the list, because you know when the ball is snapped you'll see all three line up in their respective positions.
They are secondary foundation of the team, outside of superstars Matt Ryan and Roddy White, they are the integral pieces of the squad. So let them have their day of rest, you'll see them on the field Sunday versus the Tennessee Titans.
Here is the breakout of the Wednesday injury report for the Atlanta Falcons:
| Player | 11/16/11 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| DE John Abraham (not injury related) | DNP | ||
| T Sam Baker (back) | LP | ||
| WR Harry Douglas (thigh) | LP | ||
| DE Ray Edwards (knee) | LP | ||
| TE Tony Gonzalez (not injury related) | DNP | ||
| CB Brent Grimes (knee) | LP | ||
| WR Julio Jones (hamstring) | DNP | ||
| C Todd McClure (not injury related) | DNP | ||
| S William Moore (quadricep) | DNP | ||
| RB Antone Smith (knee) | LP | ||
| RB Jason Snelling (hamstring) | LP |
Legend
LP: Limited participation in practice
FP: Full participation
DNP: Did not practice
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