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Falcons injury report: John Abraham still hurting

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Jan 18, 2013

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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