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

					
Lockout limbo: Falcons reportPosted May 10, 2011 @ 9:28 a.m. ET
The Falcons made a bold move in the first round of the draft, and the pressure is on WR Julio Jones to show he was worth the price.

Rodgers fills void at running back for FalconsPosted May 07, 2011 @ 3:39 p.m. ET
Overshadowed by the Falcons' bold trade to move up 21 spots in the first  round to draft WR Julio Jones was the team's trade to move up 13 spots  in the fifth round to take RB Jacquizz Rodgers.

Falcons GM Dimitroff says WR Jones not last missing piecePosted May 01, 2011 @ 5:14 p.m. ET
GM Thomas Dimitroff is making it clear — it will take more than  the addition of Julio Jones for the Falcons to go from a perennial playoff  contender to a title winner.

Ask the experts: Best trade of the draft's first two daysPosted April 30, 2011 @ 12:02 a.m. ET
PFW editors offer their take on the team that made the best trade in the first three rounds of the 2011 NFL draft.

Fantasy outlook: Julio JonesPosted April 28, 2011 @ 10:05 p.m. ET
Atlanta felt strongly about Julio Jones. Fantasy owners should temper their expectations for him, though.
Falcons trade up for Alabama WR JonesPosted April 28, 2011 @ 8:51 p.m. ET
The Falcons traded five draft picks, including their 2011 and ’12 first round picks, to the Browns in exchange for the No. 6 overall pick, which they used to select Alabama WR Julio Jones.

Falcons S Moore arrested on traffic chargesPosted April 20, 2011 @ 9:48 a.m. ET
Falcons S William Moore was arrested on Tuesday afternoon in Gwinnett County, Ga. and charged with multiple traffic violations.

Falcons expected to reward CB Grimes for hard workPosted April 15, 2011 @ 5:41 p.m. ET
CB Brent Grimes should top the list of players Atlanta would like to discuss an extension with when things settle down.

Draft countdown: Pick No. 27Posted April 01, 2011 @ 2:49 p.m. ET
PFW looks back at the last 10 players chosen with the 27th pick in the  NFL draft, the most recent of whom, Patriots CB Devin McCourty, holds  great promise.

Falcons’ Jerry, Peters expected to battle for starting jobPosted April 01, 2011 @ 10:33 a.m. ET
The Falcons will have an intriguing position battle at defensive tackle if training camp starts on time this year.

NFC team needsPosted March 21, 2011 @ 6:43 p.m. ET
The Vikings are looking for a successor to QB Brett Favre, as PFW identifies the top three draft needs of each NFC team.

Falcons show commitment to Dimitroff, SmithPosted March 17, 2011 @ 10:12 a.m. ET
Since being hired in 2008, GM Thomas Dimitroff and head coach Mike Smith  have overseen three consecutive winning seasons — a first in franchise  history — and they were each rewarded with contract extensions this  offseason.
Falcons GM Dimitroff signs extensionPosted March 09, 2011 @ 2:45 p.m. ET
Falcons GM Thomas Dimitroff, who has helped construct a roster that won the NFC South in 2010, has signed a multi-year extension with the team.

Effects of '01 Tomlinson-Vick deal still lingeringPosted March 08, 2011 @ 12:32 p.m. ET
Ten years ago, San Diego made the difficult decision of passing on the NFL draft's No. 1 prospect, QB Michael Vick.
Falcons sign OT Svitek, P ParrishPosted March 03, 2011 @ 10:05 p.m. ET
The Falcons re-signed their top backup on the offensive line, Will Svitek, on Thursday.

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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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