Atlanta Falcons

Jason Snelling - #44 - RB

Status	Active
Height/Weight	5' 11"/ 234 lbs.
Birthday	12/29/1983
Birthplace	Toms River, NJ
College	Virginia
Years played	7
Drafted	2007, 7th round, 34th pick by Falcons

2012 STATS

Att	Yds	TD
18	63	0

					
Falcons sign four rookiesPosted July 28, 2011 @ 5:02 p.m. ET
The Falcons agreed to terms with four members of their draft class on Thursday.

Falcons re-sign pair of LBsPosted July 28, 2011 @ 11:14 a.m. ET
The Falcons announced Thursday they agreed to a five-year deal to re-sign LB Stephen Nicholas. The team also re-signed LB Mike Peterson.

Report: Falcons re-sign OLB NicholasPosted July 27, 2011 @ 11:21 a.m. ET
The Falcons have re-signed OLB Stephen Nicholas, keeping one of their key defenders in the lineup.

Top 10 questions for Falcons to answerPosted July 18, 2011 @ 5:39 p.m. ET
The Falcons are worthy of preseason hype, but PFW's Dan Parr says there is also reason to temper optimism about the team's chances of breaking through and making a deep playoff run.

Falcons TE Gonzalez prepares for life after footballPosted July 05, 2011 @ 10:12 a.m. ET
Heading into his 15th NFL season, Tony Gonzalez says there's only one thing that will guarantee this will be his last year in the league — a Super Bowl title.

Gonzalez: Ryan ready to join rare category of QBsPosted July 02, 2011 @ 10:59 a.m. ET
Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez tells PFW there's no doubt in his mind that Matt Ryan is capable of leading Atlanta to a title this season.

NFC South best bets to break through in 2011Posted June 23, 2011 @ 9:03 a.m. ET
PFW identifies four players from the NFC South who are ready for  coming-out parties in 2011 (clockwise from left) — Sean Weatherspoon, David Gettis, Gerald McCoy and Jonathan Casillas.
 
Charges against Falcons CB Owens droppedPosted June 22, 2011 @ 12:38 p.m. ET
Domestic violence charges against Falcons CB Chris Owens have been dropped.

Falcons' Ryan, Jones establishing connection in workoutsPosted June 18, 2011 @ 5:09 p.m. ET
The  reviews of Falcons rookie WR Julio Jones' performance at player-organized workouts have been very positive.
Falcons promote PolkPosted June 16, 2011 @ 10:02 a.m. ET
The Falcons promoted DeJuan Polk to coordinator of pro scouting on Thursday.

Report: Falcons CB Owens trashed ex's apartmentPosted June 15, 2011 @ 12:31 p.m. ET
Falcons CB Chris Owens is being investigated by suburban Atlanta police  for trashing the apartment of his ex-girlfriend and destroying many of  her valuable possessions.

Jones has earned respect of Falcons teammates, coachesPosted June 11, 2011 @ 12:08 p.m. ET
The Falcons believe that big, physical WR Julio Jones will be able to provide some pop to the team's controlled passing game right away.

Blank says Smith likely to consider 'Hard Knocks' in futurePosted June 02, 2011 @ 3:30 p.m. ET
Falcons owner Arthur Blank told PFW last week that he is open to  considering an appearance on "Hard Knocks" in future years and he  doesn't think head coach Mike Smith will automatically dismiss doing the show.

Report: Falcons' front office takes minor pay cutsPosted May 26, 2011 @ 12:02 p.m. ET
The Falcons have implemented minor payroll reductions to members of the front office, according to Jeff Schultz of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

Falcons counting on more from Weatherspoon Posted May 20, 2011 @ 5:48 p.m. ET
We hear the Falcons believe they were a better, more active defense early  in the 2010 season when SLB Sean Weatherspoon was healthy and they expect he'll provide  more of a boost in Year Two.

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PLAYER NEWS

Posted Sept. 09, 2012

Snelling was active for Atlanta's season opener against Kansas City.||||||| Snelling missed much of training camp with a right calf injury. He participated fully in practice on Friday.

Posted March 08, 2012

The Atlanta Falcons have re-signed backup running back Jason Snelling. The team announced the deal Thursday. Terms were not disclosed.||||||| Snelling had 44 carries for 151 yards and 26 catches for 179 yards and one touchdown in 2011, when his versatility proved valuable. After opening the season as the backup to running back Michael Turner, Snelling also was used at fullback following Ovie Mughelli's season-ending right knee injury in October. Snelling has 1,192 yards rushing with seven touchdowns in five seasons with the Falcons.

Posted Oct. 08, 2011

Snelling is probable for Week 5 after missing last week's game with a concussion.||||||| Snelling should be good to go. He has two carries for 10 yards, used primarily on 3rd-down opportunities.

Posted Sept. 29, 2011

Snelling did not practice Wednesday because of a concussion.||||||| Snelling has to pass to the NFL's tests to play. If he's not cleared, Jacquizz Rodgers would take his snaps.

Posted Dec. 05, 2010

The Falcons will be without Snelling as Atlanta faces the Carolina Panthers.||||||| Snelling has a hamstring injury and was held out of practice last week. It means more playing time for starter Michael Turner.

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