Falcons injury report: John Abraham still hurting

Falcons defensive end John Abraham (ankle) didn't participate in the team portion of practice Thursday.

Abraham, the team leader in sacks, suffered the injury during the regular-season finale and was forced to leave Sunday's Seahawks game after 15 snaps.

Cornerback Christopher Owens (hamstring) returned to practice Thursday after missing the last regular-season game and the Seahawks game with the injury. Defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux (shoulder) participated in practice on a limited basis Thursday.

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