After considering retirement since the 2004 season ended, he finally decided to do so on July 15, 2005. Although he had two restaurant businesses going in South Carolina, Abrahams was searching for a post-playing occupation, and during his playing years he swore to himself that he would never become a coach.
After contemplating retirement following the 2004 season's conclusion, he ultimately decided to retire on July 15, 2005.  He owned two restaurant businesses in South Carolina and had previously vowed never to become a coach.