 | Donnie AbrahamRetired
Cornerback
Ht: 0.0 | Wt: 0
|
News | Statistics | Player vs. Team | Utilization | Injury History | Depth Chart | Team Roster
Sun, 27 Apr 2008 12:32:23 -0700
Kent Babb, of the Kansas City Star, reports Kansas City Chiefs head coach Herman Edwards compares second-round pick CB Brandon Flowers to other diminutive cornerbacks: Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber and retired CB Donnie Abraham. "He just fits the mold of the mental makeup," Edwards said. "You always measure height, weight, speed, size - and those are great measurables. But at the end of the day, it's the mental toughness you have to play that position."
Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:19:16 -0700
Frank Hughes, of the Tacoma News Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Buccaneers CB Ronde Barber needs one interception to pass former Buccaneers CB Donnie Abraham and move into sole possession of first place in franchise history with 32 career interceptions.
Mon, 18 Jul 2005 10:30:45 -0700
The New York Jets have officially announced the retirement of CB Donnie Abraham on Monday, July 18. "My decision to retire from the game that I've enjoyed playing for nine seasons is in the best interest of my family and our future," said Abraham, who retires after playing nine seasons in the NFL. "This is an opportunity for me to spend more time with my children and pursue personal business interests. This was a tough call to make because of how well the Jets' organization has treated me as a player and a person, and how much I enjoy playing with the guys on this team."
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:40:32 -0700
Updating previous reports, ESPN.com's Len Pasquarelli reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham has indeed told team officials he plans to retire. One of the NFL's classiest performers, Abraham is leaving the game on his terms and at a point when he is still a very productive player. "Donnie just decided that for family reasons, and because of some business opportunities, the time was right," agent Jack Reale told ESPN.com on Thursday evening, July 14. "He is very appreciative of what the Jets have done for him, the time that (coach) Herm Edwards gave him to sort this out, and the understanding the organization showed him. But he has some exciting things out there, he's been very smart with his money, and one more year in the game wasn't going to make much difference."
Thu, 14 Jul 2005 10:19:15 -0700
Dan Leberfeld, of JetsConfidential.com, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham has decided to retire. Abraham had decided to return to the team, but after further thought Abraham decided to retire from the NFL.
Thu, 09 Jun 2005 07:00:38 -0700
Rich Cimini, of the New York Daily News, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham participated in the team's three-week offseason session and even though he is expected to be with the team in 2005, it is still not guaranteed.
Mon, 23 May 2005 05:58:38 -0700
Dave Hutchinson, reports for the Star Ledger, New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham will report Monday, May 23 to the latest round of organized team activities. He says he's still contemplating retirement largely because of family concerns and feels this week will help him make a final decision. "Who knows where this thing is going to go," Abraham told The Star-Ledger. "I'm coming back to OTAs and see how things go. Part of you wants to keep going and part of you is saying maybe that's enough. The biggest thing is (head coach Herman Edwards) gave me the opportunity to do what I wanted to do." He also said he has no timetable on his decision but he'll likely give the Jets plenty of notice.
Tue, 17 May 2005 06:40:57 -0700
Randy Lange, reports for the Bergen Record, New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham may not be retiring when all is said and done. Head coach Herman Edwards said he expects Abraham to participate in the Jets' second set of organized team practices beginning Monday, May 23 bringing an end to speculation that Abraham was about to announce his retirement from football. Early Monday, May 16, Jack Reale, Abraham's agent, said: "Reports of his retirement are a little premature at this point. Donnie played well last year and he has plenty of gas left in the tank."
Tue, 03 May 2005 05:21:48 -0700
Updating previous stories, Dave Hutchinson, of the Star-Ledger, reports two people with knowledge of the situation said New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham will indeed retire. The team may delay making an official announcement until after June 1 for salary cap purposes.
Sun, 01 May 2005 08:16:31 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards said rookie CB Justin Miller will be competing for the starting job at left cornerback next season, whether or not CB Donnie Abraham decides to return next season. As reported, Miller has also been anointed as the team's primary punt and kickoff returner.
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 15:32:07 -0700
New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards said CB Donnie Abraham is not attending the team's current minicamp and has been excused for personal reasons. Edwards noted he will probably call him in about a week to see how he is feeling in regards to his playing future.
Fri, 29 Apr 2005 05:28:48 -0700
The New York Post reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham will not be in attendance at this weekend's minicamp. As previously noted, Abraham is pondering retiring from the NFL.
Mon, 18 Apr 2005 11:39:06 -0700
Updating a previous report, Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports the New York Jets are giving CB Donnie Abraham plenty of time to mull whether he will return next season. As reported, Abraham is absent from the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program as he considers retirement.
Thu, 14 Apr 2005 15:56:17 -0700
Jay Glazer, of FOXSports.com, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham is considering retirement. The Jets are allowing him to stay away from their offseason program with hopes that he will decide to return for the 2005 season.
Tue, 22 Feb 2005 06:52:25 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports the New York Jets are expected to retain veteran CB Donnie Abraham next season as his contract was re-worked last year and his salary cap figure is believed to be in the mid-$1 million range, a manageable amount for the club. There has been speculation the Jets would release Mickens as they look to get younger in the secondary.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004 15:12:16 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (hip) practiced Wednesday, Oct. 6, and is listed as probable for the Sunday, Oct. 10, game against the Buffalo Bills.
Mon, 04 Oct 2004 15:31:56 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (hip) suffered a slight hip pointer in Week 4. Head coach Herman Edwards said Abraham ran Monday, Oct. 4, so the team anticipates he will be available for their next game.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 13:57:26 -0700
J.P. Pelzman, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (knee) practiced Friday, Sept. 10, and is expected to play in the Sunday, Sept. 12, game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Mon, 06 Sep 2004 19:20:22 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (knee) is probable for Week 1.
Sun, 29 Aug 2004 21:57:05 -0700
Updating previous reports, New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (knee) has been listed as questionable for the team's preseason game Friday, Sept. 3, against the Philadelphia Eagles, with a knee contusion, reports Casey Pearce of NewYorkJets.com.
Fri, 27 Aug 2004 21:51:12 -0700
Associated Press reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (knee) suffered a bruised knee Friday, Aug. 27.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004 11:09:40 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Ray Mickens, Donnie Abraham, and David Barrett have been rotating with the first-team defense at cornerback during offseason practices.
Sat, 28 Feb 2004 20:31:12 -0800
The Star-Ledger reports the New York Jets want to restructure the contract of CB Donnie Abraham, who is slated to have a $3.6 million cap hit in 2004.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 11:38:35 -0800
Randy Lange, of the North Jersey Media Group, reports New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards said CB Ray Mickens continues to start over CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) because Abraham "is still not 100 percent" in terms of conditioning and his rehabilitated shoulder.
Mon, 24 Nov 2003 14:54:11 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) played for the first time Sunday, Nov. 23, since Week 2 and said he felt good after the game. Abraham played in the nickel and dime defenses. The team will decide later this week whether Abraham is ready to return to the starting left cornerback position for Week 13, according to Edwards. CB Ray Mickens has been starting in Abraham's absence.
Wed, 19 Nov 2003 11:54:35 -0800
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) practiced Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 13:42:36 -0800
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) is listed as probable for Week 12.
Sun, 16 Nov 2003 12:27:39 -0800
The New York Jets have declared OG Brandon Moore, QB Brooks Bollinger, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, DL John Abraham, WR Kevin Lockett, OT Lance Nimmo, CB Omare Lowe inactive for Week 11.
Fri, 14 Nov 2003 12:44:10 -0800
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) practiced on a limited basis Friday, Nov. 14.
Thu, 13 Nov 2003 15:56:18 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) took full turns in the defense, mostly because the Jets practiced in pads for only half of practice Thursday, Nov. 13. Abraham is questionable for the Sunday, Nov. 16, game against the Indianapolis Colts, but Jets head coach Herman Edwards said he'd be "pleasantly surprised" if McGraw was able to suit up and contribute in the sub defense.
Wed, 12 Nov 2003 14:55:11 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) returned to practice Wednesday, Nov. 12, after suffering a broken shoulder in Week 2.
Mon, 10 Nov 2003 13:16:36 -0800
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) could practice this week but is questionable at best for Week 11.
Sun, 09 Nov 2003 12:19:52 -0800
The New York Jets have declared OG Brandon Moore, QB Brooks Bollinger, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, DL John Abraham, FS Jon McGraw, OT Lance Nimmo, WR Wayne Chrebet inactive for Week 10.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003 17:47:53 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) is listed as out for the Sunday, Nov. 9, game against the Oakland Raiders, but continues to work slowly back into shape. He was in uniform Wednesday, Nov. 5, and mirrored a lot of the corner work during team drills.
Mon, 03 Nov 2003 14:32:24 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) is listed as out for the Sunday, Nov. 9, game against the Oakland Raiders, according to head coach Herman Edwards.
Sun, 02 Nov 2003 09:16:06 -0800
The New York Jets have declared OG Brandon Moore, QB Brooks Bollinger, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, DL John Abraham, FS Jon McGraw, OT Lance Nimmo, LB Mo Lewis inactive for Week 9.
Thu, 30 Oct 2003 17:24:53 -0800
The Bergen Record's Randy Lange New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) missed practice Thursday, Oct. 30, but was in full uniform and pads.
Wed, 29 Oct 2003 23:26:15 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) remains out for the Sunday, Nov. 2, game against the New York Giants. For the first time since suffering the injury, Abraham was wearing shoulder pads as he did his rehab work during practice Wednesday, Oct. 29.
Mon, 27 Oct 2003 15:47:49 -0800
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets head coach Herman Edwards said CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) will be out for at least two more weeks.
Sun, 26 Oct 2003 12:56:15 -0800
The New York Jets have declared QB Brooks Bollinger, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, CB Jamie Henderson, FS Jon McGraw, OT Kareem McKenzie, OT Lance Nimmo, DL Matt Walters inactive for Week 8.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:10:45 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) remains out and continues to rehab.
Sun, 19 Oct 2003 12:04:53 -0700
The New York Jets have declared QB Chad Pennington, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, CB Jamie Henderson, QB Jamie Martin, FS Jon McGraw, OT Lance Nimmo, WR Wayne Chrebet inactive for Week 7.
Mon, 13 Oct 2003 15:28:24 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) remains out and is not practicing.
Sun, 12 Oct 2003 12:25:16 -0700
The New York Jets have declared DL Alan Harper, QB Chad Pennington, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, QB Jamie Martin, WR Kevin Swayne, OT Lance Nimmo inactive for Week 6.
Fri, 10 Oct 2003 14:46:20 -0700
Updating a previous report, Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) is still not practicing and remains out.
Wed, 08 Oct 2003 16:29:35 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) remains out of action with a shoulder injury.
Sun, 28 Sep 2003 12:35:08 -0700
The New York Jets have declared DL Alan Harper, QB Chad Pennington, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, QB Jamie Martin, LB Jason Glenn, WR Jonathan Carter, OT Lance Nimmo inactive for Week 4.
Sun, 21 Sep 2003 09:29:43 -0700
The New York Jets have declared DL Alan Harper, QB Chad Pennington, OG Dave Yovanovits, CB Donnie Abraham, QB Jamie Martin, LB Jason Glenn, DL Matt Walters inactive for Week 3.
Fri, 19 Sep 2003 11:15:13 -0700
Michael Felger, of the Boston Herald, reports the New England Patriots went to the air 44 times against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sept. 14, because Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, offensive coordinator Charlie Weis and QB Tom Brady felt it was the best plan of attack against the Eagles' well-regarded defense. Don't be surprised if it's more of the same Sunday, Sept. 21, against the New York Jets. In addition to missing starting Jets CB Donnie Abraham, the Jets will be without top nickel LB Jason Glenn. Taking his place will be second-year rookie free agent Khary Campbell, who never has played with the regular defense.
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 20:27:59 -0700
Randy Lange, of the Bergen Record, reports New York Jets CB Donnie Abraham (shoulder) is expected to miss eight weeks with a right shoulder fracture, but Jets head coach Herman Edwards said team doctors are still considering whether to perform surgery or not. Either way, Abraham is expected to miss the same amount of time.
