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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jason Snelling (concussion) was held out of practice again on Thursday. Snelling had been playing as a backup to Michael Turner and FB Ovie Mughelli before the Week 3 injury. Jacquizz Rodgers will continue to pick up snaps on passing downs, though he's not a fantasy option just yet.

Jason Snelling (concussion) did not practice on Wednesday. Snelling must pass the NFL's protocol testing after being concussed in last week's loss to Tampa Bay. If Snelling is not cleared before Sunday, rookie Jacquizz Rodgers would be next in line for passing-down snaps at Seattle.