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 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
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.
