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 anticipate better start for offensive line
The O-line still has to prove it will not be a weak link, but we hear the Falcons are feeling confident that the protection for Matt Ryan will be improved from a year ago.
Falcons bring back CB Franks, waive WR Toone
The Falcons have re-signed CB Dominique Franks, less than a week after he was cut by the team.
Franks, Zelenka among Falcons' cuts
The Falcons announced their cuts to get down to the 53-man roster limit required by the league on Friday.
NFC South teams have questions at MLB spot
A tie binding each of the four NFC South teams is concern at middle linebacker, but how worried should they really be?
Falcons sign QB McCown, release QB Redman
The Falcons swapped backup quarterbacks on Tuesday, signing Luke McCown and releasing Chris Redman.
Falcons place DT Peters on injury list
The Falcons got to the 75-player roster limit by placing DT Corey Peters on the reserve/non-football injury list and waiving QB John Parker Wilson.
Falcons waive eight players
The Falcons trimmed their roster Saturday, waiving eight players according to the team's website.
Left tackle giving Falcons reason to worry
With Will Svitek out for the season, rookie Lamar Holmes is getting the first crack at showing he’s up to the task of backing up the oft-injured Sam Baker.
Falcons OT Svitek out for season
Falcons backup OLT Will Svitek will miss the 2012 season with an arm injury, head coach Mike Smith announced Monday.
Odds speak to soaring expectations for Falcons' Jones
Much is expected from Falcons WR Julio Jones, and his odds of winning the receiving-yards title at one Nevada sportsbook reflect those high hopes.
Falcons among narrow Week One favorites
PFW's Mike Wilkening offers his take on four Week One games where linemakers have separated a pair of teams by less than three points.
Injuries plague Falcons' defense up the middle
The return of DT Corey Peters, Atlanta’s top interior D-lineman last season, is not imminent.
Falcons FB Ewing tears ACL
Falcons FB Bradie Ewing tore his ACL in Thursday’s preseason opener and will miss the 2012 season, ESPN's Josina Anderson first reported.
Falcons, Titans pleased with scrimmage
The Titans and Falcons scrimmaged Monday in Dalton, Ga., and both head coaches seemed pleased with what was accomplished.
Concerns about Falcons O-line a fantasy factor
The uncertainty about the Falcons' offensive line ought to be in the back of fantasy owners' minds when it is time to craft a strategy for drafts.
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.
