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 |
Likelihood growing that Jackson on last legs with Rams
We hear the odds RB Steven Jackson will remain with the Rams after this season have dropped below 50 percent.
Week 15 RB tips: Spiller a strong play vs. stout Seahawks
The PFW staff likes C.J. Spiller's workload to grow, and BenJarvus Green-Ellis and Trent Richardson should stay hot, according to our late-week tips.
Report: Rams void final year of RB Jackson's deal
The Rams and RB Steven Jackson reportedly agreed to void the final year of Jackson’s contract, which will make him a free agent following the 2012 season.
Jackson on verge of seventh straight 1,000-yard season
Rams RB Steven Jackson needs just 34 more rushing yards to become the seventh player in NFL history to gain 1,000 yards in seven or more consecutive seasons.
L.T. moving up the all-time yards-from-scrimmage list
This week's "NFList" looks at the top seven active players in yards gained from scrimmage, led by RB LaDainian Tomlinson, who earned most of his yards as a Charger.
Del Pilar's Digest: Week Nine fantasy player history review
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Rams' stunning upset could signal turnaround
While a run at a division title seems highly unlikely, at least some semblance of respectability seems within reach for the Rams after their huge upset win over the Saints.
Rams-Packers matchup of the day: Saturday
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Ten reasons to really like the Rams
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Spags got first choice in McDaniels, who won't ignore Jackson
It didn't take long for Rams head coach Steve Spagnuolo to decide on his new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels, who won't forget about Steven Jackson and the running game.
Running backs could be bigger priority for Rams
if new Rams offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels stays true to the form he displayed as the Patriots' coordinator, we hear a Kevin Faulk-type weapon or two that is adept at receiving out of the backfield has probably become more of ...
Ten most intriguing players of Week 17
Pat Fitzmaurice expects Rams RB Steven Jackson will come up big Sunday night against the Seahawks with a playoff berth hanging in the balance for his young team.
Singletary too reliant on struggling rookies
One criticism of 49ers head coach Mike Singletary, according to NFC West Whispers, is that he depends too much on some of his rookies, who may not be able to do their jobs as well as some veterans on the ...
Rams RB Jackson misses Wednesday practice
Rams RB Steven Jackson missed practice on Wednesday. He had surgery on his left ring finger on Monday and his status for Sunday's game against the Panthers is unknown.
Rams RB Jackson has finger surgery
Rams RB Steven Jackson had surgery Monday to repair a crack in his left ring finger, but is not expected to miss any game time.
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.
