Jerious Norwood - #34 - RB
| Status | Inactive |
| Height/Weight | 5' 11"/ 205 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/29/1983 |
| Birthplace | Jackson, MS |
| College | Mississippi State |
| Years played | 7 |
| Drafted | 2006, 3rd round, 15th pick by Falcons |
Report: Rams sign RB Norwood
The Rams found their complement to Steven Jackson, signing RB Jerious Norwood, to a one-year deal.
Falcons expected to keep RB corps intact
We hear the Falcons would be content to head into next season with the same group of running backs that helped them finish 12th in the league in rushing in 2010.
Falcons not shaken by loss of Norwood
The Falcons lost their No. 2 running back for the season in Week Two when Jerious Norwood reportedly tore an ACL, but we hear the team is confident that Jason Snelling can pick up the slack.
Falcons place RB Norwood on I.R.
The Falcons placed RB Jerious Norwood on injured reserve Tuesday with a torn ACL
Falcons down to third-string RB
Jason Snelling is in at running back for the Falcons after injuries to Michael Turner (groin) and Jerious Norwood (knee).
Falcons tender Dahl, Norwood
The Falcons issued tenders to four more restricted free agents Wednesday, in addition to ORT Tyson Clabo and P Michael Koenen.
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Norwood has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the St. Louis Rams, who need a backup for Steven Jackson.|||||||
Norwood spent almost all of last season on injured reserve with the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his right knee on a kickoff return. Norwood missed six games in 2009 when he had a career-low 252 yards rushing in 10 games, including four starts. He had a career high 633 yards rushing as a rookie in 2006 and 613 in 2007.
Norwood is visiting the St. Louis Rams, who need a backup for Steven Jackson.|||||||
The 28-year-old Norwood spent almost all of last season on injured reserve with the Atlanta Falcons after injuring his right knee on a kickoff return. Norwood missed six games in 2009 when he had a career-low 252 yards rushing in 10 games, including four starts. He had a career high 633 yards rushing as a rookie in 2006 and 613 in 2007.
The Atlanta Falcons have placed Norwood on season-ending injured reserve because of a knee injury, forcing the team to make two moves to add depth.|||||||
Norwood was Michael Turner's top backup before hurting his right knee on a kickoff return at the start of a 41-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Norwood returns to the Falcons after missing the last five games with a hip flexor.|||||||
Norwood has missed Atlanta's last five games with a hip flexor, but has been in practice the past two days. Jason Snelling started last week and ran 25 times for 76 yards and two touchdowns.
The Atlanta Falcons are without Norwood on Sunday at Carolina.|||||||
Norwood (hip) missed his fourth straight game. He had limited fantasy value behind workhorse Michael Turner anyway.
