league that year. Despite the great numbers he was not elected by voters to play in the 2009 Pro Bowl. On December 12, 2010, Abraham recorded two sacks against the Carolina Panthers. The two sacks gave him 100.5 for his career, making him only the 25th player in NFL history to eclipse 100. On December 27, on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints, Abraham recorded his first career interception after deflecting and catching a Drew Brees pass attempt. In December 2010, Abraham was selected to his fourth Pro Bowl. On June 21, 2012, Abraham signed a 3-year $16.72 million contract to remain in Atlanta. On March 1, 2013, Abraham was released by the Atlanta Falcons. Arizona Cardinals Abraham signed with the Arizona Cardinals on July 25, 2013. In his first season in Arizona, he recorded 11.5 sacks, which ranked seventh in the NFL, and 4 forced fumbles. After a productive first season with the Cardinals, Abraham left Arizona’s week one Monday Night Football game on September 10, 2014, after a concussion. After the game, he spoke with Bruce Arians for several hours discussing if he should retire. On September 19, 2014, Abraham's 2014 season prematurely ended as the Cardinals placed him on injured reserve, effectively ending his career. NFL career statistics Personal life Abraham was raised by his mother, Maggie Abraham. Abraham has a daughter, Endraya. He enjoys watching basketball in his spare time and his favorite team is the Los Angeles Lakers. He cites running back Walter Payton and wide receiver Jerry Rice as his childhood heroes. He attended the Jets' May 5, 2003 blood drive to benefit hospitals throughout Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. References External links Atlanta Falcons bio 1978 births Living people 100 Sacks Club American Conference Pro Bowl players American football defensive ends American football linebackers Arizona Cardinals players Atlanta Falcons players National Conference Pro Bowl players New York Jets players People from Lamar, South Carolina People from Timmonsville, South Carolina Players of American football from South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks football players Sportspeople from Florence, South Carolina Unconferenced Pro Bowl players