TEMPE, Ariz. — Outside linebacker Jonathan Abraham has left the Arizona Cardinals and is considering retiring from the game.

Cardinals coach Bruce Arians said on Wednesday that Abraham, the game’s active sacks leader and ninth on the NFL’s career list with 133 ½, has been granted a leave of absence. The team obtained a roster exemption, using it to re-sign linebacker Marcus Benard.

The 36-year-old Abraham sustained a concussion in Monday night’s 18-17 season-opening victory over San Diego.