Helmet signed by Atlanta Falcons Defensive End #55 John Abraham. Originally selected as a first round (13th pick overall) draft choice by the New York Jets in the 2000 NFL Draft, which was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay. Traded to the Falcons in exchange for Atlanta's 2006 first round pick (#29), which was acquired from Denver. Enters the 2010 season ranked tied for seventh in club history (Jeff Merrow) with 36.0 sacks. Set a franchise record with 16.5 sacks in 2008 while finishing third in the NFL in the category. Totaled three-sack performances in Weeks 1, 9 and 15. Named 2008 Associated Press second-team All-Pro.