The Cardinals placed him on leave to free up a temporary roster spot, which they used to sign linebacker Marcus Bernard. According to Kent Somers of AZCentral.com, Abraham will be placed on a reserve list and won't be able to play again this season if he does not return to the team in five days.
Defensive end Marcus Bernard, receiver Johnathan Haggerty and linebacker Mike Rivera also were released. Offensive linemen Luke Patterson and Matt Stankiewitch, fullback Ben Bartholomew and defensive linemen Gilbert Pena and Scott Vallone were waived.