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Regular Season 16 1 0 0 0.0

Top Johnathan Abram News

  • Johnathan Abram: Let go

    Abram was released from the Saints' practice squad Tuesday.

    The safety was elevated to the active roster for each of the last three games, playing on 66 percent, 63 percent and 18 percent of the defensive snaps, respectively. Abram saw heavy snap counts in place of Will Harris (hamstring) and then Tyrann Mathieu, who was nursing a forearm injury. Jordan Howden stepped up to replace Harris.

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  • Johnathan Abram: Picks off Mayfield in Week 6

    Abram finished Sunday's 51-27 loss to the Buccaneers with seven tackles (three solo) and one interception.

    Abram was elevated from the practice squad to the active roster for a second straight game. The 2019 first-round pick took advantage of the opportunity by picking off Baker Mayfield midway through the second quarter, which led to a 10-yard touchdown from Spencer Rattler to Bub Means on the next play. Abram can be elevated for one more game, after which the Saints would have to sign him to the active roster.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Makes return

    Abram (back) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers.

    Abram's ability to get back in the game is good news for the Saints, who are dealing with multiple injuries at safety. The veteran should see considerable work in the second half, as long as he remains healthy.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Exits early

    Abram (back) has left Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    Abram had one tackle and a pass defended before exiting the game. His current absence is another blow to the Saints' secondary, who is also currently without Tyrann Mathieu (forearm) as well after an earlier in-game injury.

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  • Johnathan Abram: Misses cut

    Abram was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Nick Underhill of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    After being drafted by the Raiders in 2019, Abram has spent the last three seasons in Green Bay, Seattle and New Orleans. The journeyman was looking to return to the Big Easy, but he ultimately failed to make it through final roster cuts. It remains to be seen what opportunity will arise next for the veteran safety.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Staying with New Orleans

    Abram agreed to a contract with the Saints on Wednesday, Mike Triplett of NewOrleans.Football reports.

    In nine regular-season games with the Saints in 2023, the 2019 first-round draft pick recorded 26 tackles and one interception. By bringing back the 27-year-old, New Orleans' secondary maintains some needed depth following the offseason departures of Marcus Maye, Isaac Yiadom and Lonnie Johnson.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Plays nine games for Saints

    Abram finished the 2023 regular season with 26 tackles and one interception in nine appearances.

    Abram bounced back and forth between New Orleans' practice squad and active roster. While the majority of his playing time came on special teams this season, the 2019 first-round pick saw significant snaps on defense in four of his nine appearances, including when he played every defensive snap over the final two weeks of the regular season. Abram initially joined the Saints on a one-year deal in March, and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent this coming offseason.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Responsible for two turnovers

    Abram had five solo tackles, one pass defended, one interception and one forced fumble in Sunday's 23-13 win over the Buccaneers.

    Both of Abram's turnovers occurred in the second half of Sunday's win. He jarred the ball out of Rachaad White's hands in the third quarter, a play that helped lead to a Saints field goal seven plays later. Two possessions later, Abram picked off Baker Mayfield on a pass intended for David Moore. It was Abram's first start at strong safety since being signed to the active roster Nov. 30, and he played all 50 defensive snaps in Sunday's victory.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Gets promotion

    Abram signed with the Saints' 53-man roster from their practice squad Thursday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Abram had previously been elevated three times this season by New Orleans, although he hasn't suited up since Week 5 against the Patriots. With Marcus Maye (shoulder) questionable for Sunday's game against the Lions, the Saints have opted to bring Abram back to their active roster to strengthen their depth in the secondary.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Back to practice squad

    Abram reverted to the Saints' practice squad Monday.

    Abram was elevated to the active roster head of Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with Jordan Howden (finger) ruled out. Abram took advantage of his second promotion of the season, registering five tackles (one solo) while playing 52 defensive snaps and seven snaps on special teams. The 2019 first-round pick out of Mississippi State could be called up once more for Week 5 against the Patriots if Howden is unable to suit up.

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  • Johnathan Abram: Cut by New Orleans

    Abram was released by the Saints on Tuesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Abram signed with New Orleans this offseason after stints with the Raiders, Packers and Seahawks. The 2019 first-round pick has appeared in 43 games throughout his four-year career, racking up 267 tackles, 14 pass breakups and three interceptions. If the 26-year-old clears waivers, the Saints are expected to add him to their practice squad.

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  • Saints' Johnathan Abram: Heading to New Orleans

    Abram agreed to a contract with the Saints and is slated to sign with the team Wednesday following a physical, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

    A first-round selection of the Raiders in the 2019 NFL Draft, Abram was cut loose by Las Vegas in November of last season and caught on with Green Bay and Seattle before the end of the campaign. Neither club sought to bring Abram back in free agency, but the veteran safety will get an opportunity to get his career back on track in New Orleans, where he'll likely fill a depth role in the secondary.

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  • Seahawks' Johnathan Abram: Claimed by Seattle

    Seattle claimed Abram off waivers Wednesday, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

    Abram was waived by the Packers on Tuesday after playing primarily on special teams across two appearances. However, the 2019 first-round pick quickly found a new home and will look to carve out a role in Seattle's secondary, which may be without Ryan Neal (elbow) for Week 13.

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  • Johnathan Abram: Done in Green Bay

    The Packers waived Abram on Tuesday.

    Abram was claimed off waivers by the Packers on Nov. 9, and he ultimately saw game action on two occasions and recorded one tackle in each game. The fourth-year safety is now on the hunt for his next opportunity for playing time.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 205 lbs
Birthplace: Columbia, MS
Age: 28
School: Miss. State
Experience: 6