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Jason Snelling | Running Back

Team: Atlanta Falcons
Age / DOB:  (29) / 12/29/1983
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 234
College: Virginia
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Falcons RB Jason Snelling rushed twice for 12 yards and caught a five-yard pass in Atlanta's NFC Championship Game loss to San Francisco.
The Falcons' third-string back throughout the season, Snelling finished 2012 with just 49 offensive touches. While Michael Turner may have played his last down with Atlanta, we're not expecting Snelling or Jacquizz Rodgers to replace him as the Falcons' feature back in 2013. Snelling will return at his affordable $850,000 base salary, but likely in a role similar to his in 2012. Jan 20 - 6:31 PM

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Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (leg) returned to Falcons practice Monday.

Finally. Snelling missed virtually all of August with a mysterious lower right leg injury and wasn't even comfortable enough to get some reps in the preseason finale. Expect a limited role behind Michael Turner and Jacquizz Rodgers in Week 1.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon, Sep 3, 2012 03:46:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (leg) remains sidelined.

Snelling hasn't appeared in any of the Falcons' three preseason games. All the team has said is that he has a lower right leg injury. Jacquizz Rodgers is gaining steam in this backfield while Snelling is slipping to the back burner.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Wed, Aug 29, 2012 09:57:00 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling has missed the first two preseason games due to a lower right leg injury.

The Falcons have been tight-lipped regarding the exact nature of Snelling's injury, but he's missed roughly three full weeks now. It's troublesome as new offensive Dirk Koetter installs significant philosophy changes.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon, Aug 20, 2012 11:54:00 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

New offensive coordinator Dirk Koetter is putting a "big emphasis" on the screen game, according to C Todd McClure.

We're expecting a serious transformation in the Falcons' offensive scheme this season. Koetter has hinted at a hurry-up element that emphasizes explosive plays in the passing game. A declining Michael Turner won't be the focal point any longer, especially since he's inept on screens. Jason Snelling and Jacquizz Rodgers figure to rotate in plenty.
Related: Michael Turner, Jacquizz Rodgers
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Mon, Jun 11, 2012 11:42:00 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Falcons re-signed RB Jason Snelling to a three-year contract.

The move takes a rock-solid third-down back off the market, and is another aggressive re-signing as Atlanta works to keep its own. They've also retained FS Thomas DeCoud and DE Kroy Biermann, and franchise tagged top CB Brent Grimes. Snelling, 28, finished last season with just 70 offensive touches, but is the Falcons' best back in pass protection and contributes on special teams. He'll be pushed for passing-down snaps by Jacquizz Rodgers in 2012.
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 10:31:00 AM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution does not expect free agent Jason Snelling to return to the Falcons.

Snelling saw his yards and touches cut in half as the Falcons worked in rookie Jacquizz Rodgers this season, and did extremely little with the ball on the rare occasions he got it. Snelling should draw interest on the open market as a low cost passing-down back.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sat, Jan 28, 2012 04:55:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Falcons RB Jason Snelling fractured his jaw in the team's Wild Card round loss to the Giants.

We wondered why Michael Turner, and not Snelling, was pass protecting late in the game. Blitz pickup has long been one of Snelling's strengths. The impending free agent received four touches against the Giants, gaining 16 yards. Atlanta may look to revamp its offensive backfield this offseason, and Snelling isn't a safe bet to return with rookie Jacquizz Rodgers coming on strong.
Sun, Jan 8, 2012 04:37:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling rushed nine times for 50 yards and added one catch for four yards in the Week 17 win over the Bucs.

Snelling got some extra work as the Falcons jumped out to a 42-0 lead. The nine carries were a season-high as Michael Turner stayed healthy and relatively effective for the entire season. Snelling's fifth season ends with 44 carries for 151 yards and 26 catches for 179 yards. He'll serve as Turner's handcuff as the Falcons go on the road in the first round of the playoffs.
Sun, Jan 1, 2012 07:37:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling was held out of Thursday's practice with an illness.

Snelling will likely be available by Saturday, but he's not even a flex option as Michael Turner's backup.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Thu, Dec 22, 2011 04:11:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling is expected to see the majority of his playing time at fullback now that Ovie Mughelli (knee) is done for the season.

The Falcons did sign a lead blocker in Mike Cox, so there's no clear-cut "handcuff" situation for Michael Turner owners. We suspect Snelling would see the majority of the early-down carries in the event of a Turner injury, with Jacquizz Rodgers entering as a change-of-pace and passing-down specialist.
Related: Michael Turner, Jacquizz Rodgers
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Tue, Nov 1, 2011 05:27:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) is listed as probable for Week 5.

He practiced fully on both Thursday and Friday and will be available for third-down back duties on Sunday night. Atlanta hosts Green Bay this week.
Fri, Oct 7, 2011 05:34:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (concussion) was upgraded to full participation in Thursday's practice.

A backup at both backfield positions, Snelling was already losing snaps to Jacquizz Rodgers before his concussion. Though he's likely to return this week, he's no longer a flex option in Atlanta.
Source: AtlantaFalcons.com
Thu, Oct 6, 2011 04:19:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Jason Snelling (concussion) resumed practicing Wednesday.

Snelling practiced on a limited basis after being held out all last week. He should return to full participation on either Thursday or Friday, and will likely be active against the Packers. Jacquizz Rodgers saw an increase in snaps in Snelling's absence last week, taking the ball six times for 25 yards. With Michael Turner averaging 4.5 yards per carry at the season's quarter pole, neither Snelling nor Rodgers is a good own right now.
Related: Jacquizz Rodgers
Wed, Oct 5, 2011 06:24:00 PM
Jason Snelling - RB - Falcons

Falcons RB Jason Snelling (concussion) has been ruled out for Week 4.

Snelling couldn't pass his concussion tests in time, so he'll be held out and try to return in Week 5. Jacquizz Rodgers will fill in on passing downs.
Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Fri, Sep 30, 2011 04:28:00 PM