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 |
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Falcons agree to terms with RB Snelling
The Falcons announced Thursday that they agreed to terms to re-sign RB Jason Snelling. Snelling was set to be an unrestricted free agent.
Falcons re-sign Snelling
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Falcons not shaken by loss of Norwood
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Falcons place RB Norwood on I.R.
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Falcons down to third-string RB
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Four Falcons sign tenders
OT Tyson Clabo, OG Harvey Dahl, OL Quinn Ojinnaka and RB Jason Snelling signed their restricted free-agent tenders Thursday.
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The Falcons issued tenders to four more restricted free agents Wednesday, in addition to ORT Tyson Clabo and P Michael Koenen.
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.
