Defense gets needed boost after Klecko's shift By GEOFF MOSHER • The News Journal • October 10, 2008 PHILADELPHIA -- Suddenly, the most stable unit of Jim Johnson's defense is in flux. Dan Klecko's abrupt move from defensive tackle to fullback on Wednesday left the Eagles short by one in their four-man rotation -- just in time for Victor Abiamiri to step in. Abiamiri, a second-year pro who underwent wrist surgery at the end of July and only recently began to practice, took snaps at defensive tackle the past two days to replace Klecko in Johnson's tackle carousel. Johnson said Abiamiri would probably play in small doses Sunday against the 49ers and mainly at defensive tackle in nickel situations, just enough snaps for Abiamiri to shake off the cobwebs and get a sniff of some action before they head into the bye week afterward....
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