Atlanta Falcons
Steven Jackson - #39 - RB
| Status | Active |
| Height/Weight | 6' 2"/ 240 lbs. |
| Birthday | 07/22/1983 |
| Birthplace | Las Vegas, NV |
| College | Oregon State |
| Years played | 10 |
| Drafted | 2004, 1st round, 24th pick by Rams |
Falcons sign veteran TE Kelly
The Falcons signed veteran TE Reggie Kelly on Tuesday. Kelly spent the first four seasons of his career in Atlanta.
Preseason Week Two power rankings
In PFW's preseason edition of the power rankings, the Falcons and impressive rookie WR Julio Jones sit at No. 5 overall.
NFC South training-camp reports
The Saints are preparing to be without their best defensive end, Will Smith, for the first four games while he serves a suspension. PFW goes inside the NFC South to examine each club's outlook for 2011.
Henne struggles early, throws TD in Dolphins' comeback win
The Dolphins' starting offense sputtered while the Falcons' first-stringers impressed, but Miami came away with a 28-23 win in Atlanta.
Franks pushing Owens in Falcons' camp battle
Dominique Franks is coming on strong at Falcons training camp and is making a strong push to beat Chris Owens in the nickelback competition.
Falcons re-sign Snelling
The Falcons have re-signed RB Jason Snelling to a one-year contract, keeping Michael Turner's top reserve on the roster.
Recent NFL history hurts Packers' repeat odds
Even though the Packers will have a slew of key players returning from injury, the parity in the NFC promises to make a second consecutive league title a tough task.
Report: Rams sign RB Norwood
The Rams found their complement to Steven Jackson, signing RB Jerious Norwood, to a one-year deal.
Dahl's exit sets up ORG position battle for Falcons
The Falcons re-signed OLG Justin Blalock and ORT Tyson Clabo, but will have an open competition at right guard.
Falcons re-up with Blalock
The Falcons reached an agreement with OG Justin Blalock on a new contract Sunday. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports it is a six-year deal.
Edwards' signing wise for Falcons, who face more O-line calls
With the Falcons adding DE Ray Edwards, the focus turns to the O-line, with OG Justin Blalock unsigned and Harvey Dahl moving on.
Falcons improve 'D' with addition of Edwards
The Falcons just added another piece to help them achieve their goal, stated way back in February, of being a more explosive team in 2011.
Report: Bucs sign P Koenen
The Buccaneers have reached an agreement with P Michael Koenen, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Falcons sign first-round pick Jones
According to WSB-TV in Atlanta, the Falcons and WR Julio Jones have agreed on a four-year, $16.2 million fully guaranteed contract.
Falcons re-sign OT Clabo
The Falcons have re-signed RT Tyson Clabo, their top priority this offseason.
PLAYER NEWS
The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a three-year deal. The Falcons announced the agreement on Thursday, but did not release the terms.|||||||
The 30-year-old Jackson had 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns with the Rams last season. It was his eighth straight season with more than 1,000 yards rushing. Jackson has 10,135 yards rushing, the most of any active player. He set career highs with 1,528 yards rushing and 13 touchdowns with St. Louis in 2006.
Jackson will have the option to explore free agency after the season, raising the question of whether Sunday's finale at Seattle will be his final game in a St. Louis Rams uniform. Jackson intimated Thursday that he might retire at the end of this season. Though he laughed as he said it, the 29-year-old running back didn't retreat from the idea when asked how serious he was about the possibility.|||||||
He has expressed interest in ending his career with the only team he's played for as a professional, but he hasn't publicly committed to returning. Coach Jeff Fisher said the team wants him back, but Jackson's demands could price him out of a Rams uniform.
Jackson rushed for 81 yards and one TD in Sunday's 28-13 win over the Bucs.|||||||
Jackson moved within 10 yards of reaching 1,000 for the eighth consecutive season.
Jackson ran for 73 yards on 13 carries on Sunday against Minnesota.|||||||
Jackson also set season highs with eight catches for 77 yards to finish with 150 total yards on the day.
Jackson ran for 64 yards and a touchdown during Sunday's 15-12 win at Buffalo.|||||||
Jackson had a good day, though fantasy owners were surely looking for more against one of the league's worst rush defenses. He faces the Minnesota Vikings at home in Week 15.
