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 |
White's 33-yard TD gives Falcons 26-21 victory
Roddy White hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Matt Ryan with 20 seconds remaining and the Atlanta Falcons, after squandering a 13-point lead in the fourth quarter, rallied to beat the Baltimore Ravens 26-21 on Thursday night.
White to play tonight for Falcons
Falcons WR Roddy White is active for tonight's game and is expected to be in the Atlanta starting lineup.
NFC South midseason reports
WR Roddy White has stood out on a contending Falcons team. Read our midseason team reports on the NFC South.
Falcons WR White expected to play
Falcons WR Roddy White is expected to play in the team's Week 10 game vs. the Ravens on Thursday, according to head coach Mike Smith.
Turner scores 2 TDs, Falcons hold off Bucs
Michael Turner scored two early touchdowns and the Atlanta Falcons held off Tampa Bay with a gutty goal-line stand, taking over sole possession of first place in the NFC South with a 27-21 victory Sunday.
Falcons OLT Baker improving after rough start
Falcons head coach Mike Smith tried to put a damper on the rumors that OLT Sam Baker was in danger of losing his starting job to fifth-year veteran Will Svitek.
Q&A with Falcons RB Michael Turner
With the first-place Falcons enjoying a Week Eight bye, RB Michael Turner spent some time reflecting on the team's 5-2 start in an interview with PFW.
Falcons RB Turner content with workload
Michael Turner, who is on pace for about 300 carries this season, told PFW he likes how he's been used thus far.
Return of injured players could help Falcons' struggling pass defense
The Falcons are hoping CB Dunta Robinson will be able to return from a concussion in Week Nine.
White moving to top of fantasy WR pecking order
If you had to pick one wide receiver to put in your fantasy lineup with the game on the line, there wouldn't be a better option right now than Roddy White.
White's 201 receiving yards help Falcons hold off Bengals
Roddy White had a spectacular day for Atlanta, catching 11 passes for 201 yards and leading the Falcons to a wild 39-32 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.
Falcons CB Robinson (concussion) out
CB Dunta Robinson will be held out of the Falcons' Week Seven game against the Bengals after suffering a concussion last Sunday against the Eagles.
Weatherspoon's recovery taking longer than expected
The Falcons will not rush rookie OLB Sean Weatherspoon back from a knee injury, even though a source said they were ecstatic with his play early in the season.
Bengals defensive coordinator blasts Petrino
Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer is still upset with Bobby Petrino for bailing on him and the Falcons with three games left in the 2007 season.
Falcons TE Peelle to miss 4-6 weeks
Falcons TE Justin Peelle will miss 4-6 weeks after having surgery on Tuesday for a sports hernia.
PLAYER NEWS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
