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| Height: 6-2 Weight: 231 Born: Jul 22, 1983, Las Vegas, NV |
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| December 4, 2008 Steven Jackson (thigh) fully practiced Thursday, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. He noted that his relationship with coach Jim Haslett is fine as he said, "Me and Coach Haslett are good. We have been able to kind of look back at the film and laugh about it. Everything is fine." |
| December 2, 2008 Steven Jackson should be able to play in Week 14 at Arizona, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Coach Jim Haslett noted that he "came through OK" after last Sunday's game against Miami. |
| December 1, 2008 Steven Jackson only received one rushing attempt in the fourth quarter of Sunday's loss to Miami as coach Jim Haslett felt he was "gassed," but Jackson insists he was not tired, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson said, "No, I wasn't gassed. I had 21 carries and felt great. So, it wasn't me and my conditioning. I wish Haslett would stop saying that." Haslett believes his conditioning was compromised by his lengthy holdout. |
| November 30, 2008 Steven Jackson had only one carry during the fourth quarter of Sunday's game, according to the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. According to Rams head coach Jim Haslett, "he was gassed and his leg started to bother him." |
| November 30, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson (thigh) rushed 21 times for 94 yards and caught one pass for 16 yards in the Week 13 loss to the Dolphins. |
| November 30, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson (quad) is active for the Week 13 game against the Dolphins. |
| November 30, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson (quad) isn't 100 percent, but he should be able to handle 16-17 carries in Week 13 against the Dolphins, ESPN's John Clayton reports. |
| November 28, 2008 Updating a previous report, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that unless Steven Jackson suffers an unexpected setback before Sunday's home game, hell be uniform and probably in the starting lineup for just the second time in six weeks. |
| November 28, 2008 The Belleville News Democrat reports that Steven Jackson was able to practice on a limited basis for the third straight day, and coach Jim Haslett said whether he plays against the Dolphins will be a game-day decision. I thought he did OK," Haslett said of Jackson after practice on Friday. Ill see how he feels. I thought he got better as the week went on. Ill talk to him today, and well make a decision by the game." |
| November 28, 2008 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that running back Steven Jackson (thigh) practiced on Thursday and hopes to go on Sunday. "I've had two good days of practice and no major setbacks," Jackson said. "The leg's a little sore but I was able to, I guess, give Coach (Jim) Haslett what he wanted to see. ... He said that if I practice, I would play, so that's what I intend on doing." Haslett still wants to see him go full speed before committing to playing him. |
| November 27, 2008 Steven Jackson is optimistic regarding his playing status for Week 13, but coach Jim Haslett is remaining cautious, according to ESPN. |
| November 26, 2008 Steven Jackson is practicing Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 24, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson went through a workout on Saturday, and after showing no ill effects he ran on Monday and is expected to practice on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 23, 2008 Rams inactives: QB Brock Berlin (3rd), CB Tye Hill, RB Steven Jackson, LB Chris Draft, G Roy Schuening, OT Anthony Davis, OT Orlando Pace, DE Eric Moore. |
| November 21, 2008 The News Democrat reports that St. Louis Rams coach Jim Haslett said running back Steven Jackson's thigh injury was an example of how missing training camp can come back to haunt a player. "Guys don't go to training camp, and when they come back, they either pull a hip flexor, groin, something, and you hope it's nothing major that keeps them out," Haslett said. Haslett said Jackson's injury is related to him missing the first 27 days of the preseason, including all of the team's training camp during a contract holdout. |
| November 20, 2008 Steven Jackson will test his ailing thigh with a vigorous workout Saturday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 17, 2008 The Belleville News Democrat reports that Steven Jackson (thigh) has been ruled out for Week 12. Coach Jim Haslett said the Rams medical staff recommend that Jackson, who has already missesd three of the Rams' last four games, sit out this week. They feel he should be out this week, and rest him, and see what happens next week," Haslett said. |
| November 14, 2008 Steven Jackson won't make the trip to San Francisco to battle the 49ers, and instead will visit a specialist to determine why his strained right thigh is not responding well to treatment, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 14, 2008 Unless Steven Jackson fully practices today without any issues, he will likely miss Week 11 at San Francisco, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He did some work Wednesday, but was unable to practice Thursday due to his strained right thigh. Coach Jim Haslett said, "He's not putting it on the ground and exploding off it. That's the big thing, and until he does it, he's not going to be really effective." |
| November 13, 2008 Updating an earlier report, Steven Jackson has continued stiffness and swelling in his quadriceps muscle and as a result he missed another practice on Thursday, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. Today waking up this morning it kind of took a step backwards," Jackson said. Well see what a day off will do." |
| November 13, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson is probably not going to play on Sunday, but he has not been completely ruled out, according to the AP. "I doubt if we'll have him, to be honest with you. But we'll see. You never know," said Rams coach Jim Haslett. |
| November 13, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson was not practicing on Thursday, instead standing on the sidelines and watching, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 13, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson took nearly half the snaps in the team's practice on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 12, 2008 Steven Jackson is on the practice field today, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 10, 2008 Steven Jackson (thigh) is listed as day to day, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 9, 2008 Rams inactives: QB Brock Berlin (3rd), RB Travis Minor, RB Steven Jackson, LB Chris Draft, G Roy Schuening, T John Greco, DE Eric Moore, CB Tye Hill. |
| November 7, 2008 Steven Jackson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jets after missing Friday's practice due to his thigh ailment, according to the Associated Press. |
| November 7, 2008 Steven Jackson, who is dealing with a thigh ailment, was absent from Friday's practice, and is likely to miss Sunday's game against the Jets, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 6, 2008 After being unable to practice Thursday, Steven Jackson stated it would take "something miraculous" for him to practice Friday and play in Week 10, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. He said, "A full practice Friday, probably not going to happen to be honest with you. Im surely hoping that I come in tomorrow and something miraculous happens tonight, and I feel like I can give a full practice like coach Haslett is wanting." |
| November 6, 2008 Steven Jackson is absent from Thursday's practice, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 5, 2008 Steven Jackson did not practice Wednesday due to his strained thigh, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| November 3, 2008 The Belleville News-Democrat reports running back Steven Jackson must practice at full speed at least one day this week or he wont play in the Rams game against the New York Jets on Sunday, coach Jim Haslett said. Steven has to give us a full day's work this week or hell not play," Haslett said. We cant go into the game not knowing whether he can play or not. Were going to make sure he can actually go in practice, and not just jog through. Hes going to have to give us a full days work, and I think hell feel better about it also." |
| November 3, 2008 Steven Jackson was able to return to the gridiron with his thigh ailment in Week 9 against Arizona, but was not effective with only seven carries for 17 yards, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He said, "I hate to take an injury as an excuse. I didn't play like myself. I'm very down right now. I didn't help my team out, and it's really disappointing. And it's something that I'm definitely going to use as motivation for the rest of the season." |
| November 2, 2008 Steven Jackson returned to the gridiron following his bout with a thigh injury, but he was given a light workload in a 34-13 loss to Arizona. He only carried the ball seven times for 17 yards. He did not register any receptions. |
| November 2, 2008 Adam Schefter of NFL Network has stated that Steven Jackson will start today against the Cardinals. |
| November 1, 2008 Steven Jackson stated on his personal website that he will play Sunday against Arizona. He noted that his leg is feeling good enough to head into battle. |
| October 31, 2008 Updating an earlier report, Steven Jackson was not a full participant in Friday's practice and remains limited while dealing with his thigh ailment, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. |
| October 31, 2008 Steven Jackson is seeing his most extensive action in practice today and looks to be a full participant, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 30, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson is going to be a game-time decision, and his chances of playing are about 50-50, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. "You test it Sunday. You dont know if you go too hard on Friday whether youll tweak it," Jackson said. |
| October 30, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson is splitting first-team reps with a number of players, including Antonio Pittman, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 29, 2008 Contrary to earlier reports, the Rams are not as optimistic about Steven Jackson's status this weekend, according to the AP. "That's going to be a day-to-day thing, just see how he feels when he's running," head coach Jim Haslett said. "But he did a couple of things today and I think he did OK." |
| October 29, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson has not been limited in practice on Wednesday, and he should be ready to play on Sunday against the Cardinals, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 27, 2008 Steven Jackson appears on track to return to the lineup in Week 9 after missing the Rams Week 8 game due to his injured quadriceps, according to NFL.com. |
| October 27, 2008 Coach Jim Haslett commented on why Steven Jackson was made inactive for Week 8, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson's ailing leg did not feel right before the game and Haslett said, "He did a lot in pregame; he just couldn't go. Every time he planted and tried to cut on it, it grabbed. So we thought what's best for him, and what's best for this team, was not to let him go." |
| October 26, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson will be inactive in Week 8 versus New England, according to Adam Schefter of the NFL Network. |
| October 26, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson (thigh) is expected to play against New England, according to John Clayton of ESPN. |
| October 26, 2008 FOX Sports' John Czarnecki thinks that Steven Jackson is "85 percent not to play" due to his quad injury. The Rams have said publicly that he's likely a game-time decision. |
| October 24, 2008 Steven Jackson will be a game-time decision for Sundays game against the Patriots, according to the AP. He returned to practice on a limited basis Friday after sitting out the previous two days with a strained quad muscle, and coach Jim Haslett said, "Itll be a game-day decision. He doesnt need a lot of reps because he knows everything." |
| October 24, 2008 Updating an earlier report, Steven Jackson practiced Friday for the first time this week while dealing with a strained quad muscle, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 24, 2008 Steven Jackson said he felt a lot better Thursday than he did on Wednesday, and probably three times better than he did since suffering a strained quad muscle in Sunday's win over Dallas, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 23, 2008 The Belleville News Democrat reports that Steven Jackson did not practice again on Thursday due to a slightly strained quad muscle. |
| October 22, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson told Foxsports.com, "No need to rush," he said. "We have until Sunday to make a game-time decision. But if I could tell anybody, and if my fans are concerned, it's definitely going in the right direction." |
| October 22, 2008 Steven Jackson sat out Wednesday's practice while nursing a thigh ailment, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 21, 2008 The Rams are coming off a big win over the Cowboys and on Tuesday Steven Jackson was named the NFC Player of the Week, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Jackson ran for 160 yards and three touchdowns in the win. |
| October 20, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson may miss practice this week, but he is expected to play in Week 8 against the Patriots. An MRI on Monday revealed a "slight strain" of his thigh, head coach Jim Haslett informs the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 20, 2008 It has been revealed that Steven Jackson injured his thigh while decimating the Cowboys' defense in a huge upset win, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson said, "We think it's just a bruise. We're going to get some more tests, an MRI in the morning, just to make sure. But it's just a little tight. I'm able to walk, and I'm able to bend it. So that's a good sign." |
| October 19, 2008 Steven Jackson was injured late in the Rams' win over the Dallas Cowboys, and he will undergo an MRI on Monday, according to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| October 19, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson ran through and around the Cowboys' defense for 160 yards and three touchdowns in the Rams' 34-14 domination of Dallas. |
| October 12, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson carried the ball 22 times for 79 yards and chipped in three receptions for 32 yards in the Week 6 upset victory over Washington. |
| October 12, 2008 Steven Jackson is finally in playing shape as the Rams battle Washington today while coming off their bye, according to FOX Sports. |
| October 10, 2008 Rams running back Steven Jackson would like the team to be more consistent in running the ball, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "(Jim Haslett's) making sure we run the ball for four quarters and we get our guys who are our emphasis the ball throughout the game, and not just in spurts or in halves," Jackson said. |
| September 28, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson starred in the Week 4 loss to the Bills. He rushed 24 times for 110 yards and a touchdown, and he added five catches for 78 yards. |
| September 28, 2008 As expected, running back Steven Jackson (groin) is active and will start in Week 4 against the Bills. |
| September 25, 2008 Steven Jackson said the groin injury that limited him in practice is fine, and he will be able to go full bore Sunday against the Bills, according to the Belleville News-Democrat. "My groin doesnt bother me any more than my stomach or my heart. On Sunday, it wont be a problem," Jackson said. |
| September 24, 2008 Steven Jackson was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a sore groin, according to the Belleville News Democrat. |
| September 21, 2008 Steven Jackson saw more touches on Sunday but was still unable to find the end zone. The superstar-paid running back carried the pigskin 23 times for 66 yards, a 2.9 YPC. He also caught five passes for 62 yards. |
| September 19, 2008 Steven Jackson only ran the ball 27 times (for 93 yards) over the first two weeks of the season but offensive coordinator Al Saunders intends to give him a heftier workload in Week 3 at Seattle, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Saunders said, "We have to get the ball to our best player, No. 39. He hasn't run the ball enough, and we need to make sure that we establish our run. Steven is a special back." |
| September 14, 2008 Steven Jackson wanted more carries in Week 2, but he didn't get it. Jackson toted the rock 13 times for 53 yards while adding seven catches for 37 yards. |
| September 12, 2008 The AP reports that Steven Jackson expects to carry the ball more for the St. Louis Rams against the Super Bowl champion New York Giants on Sunday. Last week against the Eagles he managed just 14 carries for 40 yards as the Rams had to play from behind all day. I am definitely looking forward to it, Jackson said about running more. I think that is when the offense and the team thrive, when we control the ball on the ground...I definitely feel like I have my legs under me. Week 1 was a good test, letting me know where I am at as a point of competing, timing and then within the offense," |
| September 7, 2008 Newly paid running back Steven Jackson carried the football 14 times for 40 yards and chipped in three receptions for 34 yards in the loss to the Eagles. |
| September 4, 2008 Despite a 27-day holdout during training camp, running back Steven Jackson says hes ready to go when the St. Louis Rams open the season in Philadelphia on Sunday, according to the AP. |
| September 1, 2008 Coach Scott Linehan intends to give Steven Jackson a heavy workload in Week 1 against the Eagles, despite missing all of the preseason due to his contract holdout, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Linehan said, "Well use him; were not going to inactivate him. Hes going to be ready to go. Weve really worked the conditioning level. Hes had one grueling week and had a lot of good snaps today." When asked by a reporter to project the number of carries for Jackson in the opener, Linehan sarcastically replied, "fifty." |
| August 29, 2008 The contract Rams runner Steven Jackson signed is worth six years and $44.805 million, but the final two seasons of it could be voided if he averages 1,200 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving in the first four years, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| August 28, 2008 Steven Jackson didn't play on Thursday night, and in his place Lance Ball carried the ball 13 times for 70 yards and a score. |
| August 22, 2008 Steven Jackson is asking for peace with the fans following his lengthy holdout, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson said, "I do understand everyone has their own opinion. But I think if I can continue to play in the manner that I have in the previous four years, and stay healthy on the field, I think all will be forgiven. A lot of time, we're hard on our loved ones, and I consider my fans my loved ones. So some things I should take back. And I do apologize for my statements for being a little critical of them." |
| August 21, 2008 The details are in on Steven Jackson's new contract. It is a two-tiered deal, as it will either be a three-year extension worth $29.3 million with $21 million guaranteed, or a five-year contract that includes huge escalators in years four and five that could make the deal worth $49.3 million. The final two years can be voided based on performance. |
| August 21, 2008 Steven Jackson ended his holdout and now needs to get up to speed for the regular season opener, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Coach Scott Linehan said, "It will be a challenge physically more than mentally. It would be different mentally if he were a rookie, but he's familiar with the offense from his participation in the offseason program." Terms of his new deal are yet to be disclosed. |
| August 20, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout is over, according to Bernie Miklasz of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He will practice with the Rams tomorrow. |
| August 20, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 26 days on Tuesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has missed 26 practices and two preseason games, with fines totaling $393,016. |
| August 18, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 24 days on Sunday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He missed 24 practices, two preseason games, and has been fined $362,784. Coach Scott Linehan stated, "It is getting critical to where time now becomes more of an issue for just the physical part of getting ready for the opener. Every day we miss now does start to factor in as to what the workload will be from the start. I know he's working hard. And I know he's training. And he'll be in very good shape when he does get in." |
| August 16, 2008 The St. Louis Rams maintain that they are not going to negotiate with running back Steven Jackson as long as he remains a holdout, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| August 14, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 20 days on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He missed 23 practices and one preseason game, with fines totaling $302,320. |
| August 13, 2008 While the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting phenom rusher Steven Jackson , in the midst of a 19-day holdout, and the Rams have had "low-key conversations" concerning a plan to resolve their differences, reports from sources inside the organization submit no such talks have taken place and that the Rams have in fact had no talks of any kind with Jackson or his representatives, according to Pro Football Talk. |
| August 13, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 19 days as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has missed 22 practices, as well as the preseason opener against Tennessee. It marks the longest holdout in the 14-year history of the St. Louis Rams. |
| August 11, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 17 days, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has missed 19 practices, and one preseason game. His fine total is up to $256,972. |
| August 8, 2008 Steven Jackson's holdout has reached 14 days, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. He has missed 18 total practices and has been fined $211,624. |
| August 5, 2008 Steven Jackson remained away from Rams camp on Tuesday, and he hit a potentially significant deadline. According to the collective bargaining agreement, a player must be in training camp 30 days before the start of the regular season or risk losing an accrued season of experience, NFL.com reports. Jackson now falls under that rule, which means the running back may push back his timeline for becoming eligible for free agency. |
| August 3, 2008 Steven Jackson has already been fined over $100,000, but he continues to hold out waiting for an offer with more guaranteed money, according to Pro Football Weekly. |
| July 31, 2008 Lost amid the 24-hour updates of Brett Favre's whereabouts is the news that Rams running back Steven Jackson has now been holding out a week, and a deal does not seem imminent, according to the AP. |
| July 28, 2008 Steven Jackson remains absent from Rams' training camp, according to the AP. The team is uncertain when he will report, and has officially been listed as a contract holdout. Coach Scott Linehan said, "Jackson just says, Im working, I ran today, lifted, howd practice go, that kind of stuff. We just kind of let him know where were at and things that are going on. Hes real focused on whats going on at camp, so his heads definitely in the right place." |
| July 26, 2008 Keeping a close eye on a situation near and dear to the hearts of fantasy owners, reports out of St. Louis indicate running back Steven Jackson and his agent had received a new contract offer from the Rams, but their decision to reject that proposal led to his absence at training camp and now the sides are in the midst of a negotiating stare down, according to the Associated Press. |
| July 25, 2008 The St. Louis Rams will not negotiate a new contract with running back Steven Jackson until he reports to training camp, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. "I said that as soon as he got into camp and he does show up, we'd like to continue the negotiations. But we will not be negotiating while he is out of camp," said Rams executive Jay Zygmunt. |
| July 25, 2008 St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, entering the final year of his contract, was a no-show for the opening day of training camp on Friday, according to ESPN. Jackson was considered a holdout after missing a team meeting Friday morning. |
| July 25, 2008 The St. Louis Post-Dispatch indicates that the Rams have started contract talks regarding Steven Jackson, who could become a free agent after this season. |
| July 9, 2008 Steven Jackson stated that he is 100 percent healthy again heading into training camp, according to the Portland Tribune. He will be in the final year of his five-year contract, and said, "A contract year is big for anyone, but especially for the last year of a rookie deal. Im looking to have a great year and lengthen my career with St. Louis. Hopefully, Ill retire as a Ram." |
| June 27, 2008 Steven Jackson may end up getting a record deal for the running back position, reports Pro Football Weekly. The 24-year-old back is on his third agent in five years, and would like a new contract sooner rather than later. |
| June 6, 2008 Steven Jackson was absent from Thursday's voluntary OTA due to a twisted ankle he suffered two weeks ago, this according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. |
| May 27, 2008 Running back Steven Jackson sat out last Thursday's practice after turning an ankle on Wednesday, according to the St. Louis Post Dispatch. "It did swell up a little bit, but it's not serious," head coach Scott Linehan said. |
| May 11, 2008 Steven Jackson would prefer to stay in St. Louis, although he expects the Rams to pay adequately for his services. "This is definitely where I want to be," Jackson tells the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson is in the final year of his rookie contract, and he adds, "Well, we all know what happens in a contract year: you ball out. So, I expect to." |
| February 24, 2008 On the list of offseason priorities for the Rams is signing Steven Jackson to an extension, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Jackson ran for 1,002 yards in 12 games last year. The team is concentrating now on signing safety O.J. Atogwe to a long-term deal before Atogwe becomes a restricted free agent on Friday. |