Local: 503.250.1080
    Toll Free: 866.358.1080
MLB NFL GOLF NBA NHL MLS COLLEGE FOOTBALL COLLEGE BASKETBALL NW SPORTS
| More
National Football League
Scoreboard|Stats|Standings|Teams|Players|Player News|Injuries|Transactions|Home

Falcons agree to 3-year deal with Steven Jackson

(AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

By CHARLES ODUM

AP Sports Writer

ATLANTA (AP) The Atlanta Falcons have found their replacement for Michael Turner by agreeing to terms with free agent Steven Jackson on a three-year, $12 million deal.

The 29-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.

Turner's average of only 3.6 yards per carry last season set a career low. The Falcons released Turner, defensive end John Abraham and cornerback Dunta Robinson on March 1.

Jackson averaged 4.1 yards per carry with the Rams.

Updated March 14, 2013

w1 © 2013 by STATS LLC and Associated Press.
Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of STATS LLC and Associated Press is strictly prohibited.

The Fan's Top Stories

James keys OT win as Heat force Game 7 on The FAN


(AP) LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration. The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7. More.

Ducks to ban too-wide seat cushions at Autzen


(AP) Some University of Oregon fans say it's getting crowded in the bleachers. The problem: Jumbo seat cushions. So the school proposes to limit cushions to 17 inches wide. More.

Gronk undergoes back surgery


(AP) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus . . . more.

Manziel deletes vague, frustrated tweet


(AP) Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel still has three years of eligibility left at Texas A&M. But a tweet he sent out early Sunday morning has some wondering how long he'll stay. More.

Chad Johnson being released from jail
(AP) A contrite Chad Johnson apologized Monday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week, and his immediate release from jail was ordered. More.

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day


(AP) Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. Two troopers knocked at his door . . . more.