SJ39 is headed south.
Steven agreed to terms on a three-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday, the third day of his first offseason as an NFL free agent. He took to Twitter after signing to thank fans, the Falcons and the Rams.
To ALL of my esteemed & LOYAL fans My heart beats for each & every one of u. THANK U for riding with me for the past 9 yrs #Togetherforever
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) March 14, 2013
To the AMAZING Atlanta Falcons Owner, GM & Management team, I SINCERELY THANK EACH OF YOU for making this happen. I EAGERLY anticipate 2013!
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) March 14, 2013
To the entire ST. LOUIS RAMS organization, THANK YOU for believing in me & allowing me to be an integral part of this team for so many years
— Steven Jackson (@sj39) March 14, 2013
Steven spent the last nine seasons with St. Louis Rams, amassing over 10,000 rushing yards (10,135) on 2.395 carries. He is the Rams’ all-time leading rusher and is the only active running back to run for over 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons.
In Atlanta, he will replace Michael Turner, joining quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White and tight end Tony Gonzalez in an offense that carried the Falcons to within a game of the Super Bowl last season. Reactions around the league have been overwhelmingly in favor of the move.
Another free-agent jolt: Rams free-agent RB Steven Jackson has reached agreement with the Atlanta Falcons.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 14, 2013
Steven Jackson is a perfect fit for the Falcons offense. Great signing
— John Clayton (@ClaytonESPN) March 14, 2013
Well done by #Falcons. Steven Jackson has lots of juice left. Burst, power, sensational in passing game. The ideal fit in their offense.
— Evan Silva (@evansilva) March 14, 2013
#Falcons continue to work smartly in free agent findings. Steven Jackson is another. Looked strong late last year ( @adamschefter was first)
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 14, 2013
Love this move for @sj39 & ATL. S Jax strong RB2 in that offense. MT @adamschefter Steven Jackson has reached agreement with the Falcons.
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) March 14, 2013
Rams never won more than 8 games while Steven Jackson was there. Good for him getting a shot on a contender.
— Will Brinson (@willbrinson) March 14, 2013
One of the best running backs in the history of the Falcons, a man who helped carry the Dirty Birds to Super Bowl XXXIII, Jamal Anderson, also chimed in, in support of the move.
Nice! RT “@nflonfox: Reports: Rams free-agent RB Steven Jackson has reached an agreement with the #Falcons.”
— Jamal Anderson (@jamthedirtybird) March 14, 2013
And of course, Falcons fans were thrilled to add one of the NFL’s best running backs to their team and took to Twitter to share their excitement.
FALCONS GOT STEVEN JACKSON!! #RiseUp
— Sam Simpson (@samsimpson24) March 14, 2013
Steven jackson to the falcons. Couldn’t be happier. #nfl #watchout #superbowlbound
— will huppert (@willatlhoop) March 14, 2013
Welcome Steven Jackson!!! My falcons doing big, a work horse with wheels
— Jacob Johnson (@Jh_Johnson) March 14, 2013
Steven Jackson gonna tear it up next year ! #dirtybirds
— Josh Stegall (@JoshStegall1) March 14, 2013
The #Falcons now have an Oregon State backfield with @sj39 and @qui22rodgers! #RiseUp!
— Sam Franco (@samjfranco) March 14, 2013
Happy to see @sj39 is coming to Atlanta. I think he can still produce on the ground, but he’s also a very good receiver. Great fit I think.
— Thomas Melton (@TMeltonScouting) March 14, 2013
Hey @sj39 can I get that Falcons jersey you’ll be wearing? #RiseUp #welcometoATL
— Trent Keatley (@trent_keatley) March 14, 2013
this is the first time ever that my husband broke Falcons news to me! Steven Jackson, welcome to Atlanta! #WhereThePlayasPlay
— J.T.A.R.(@jeannathomas) March 14, 2013
Matt Ryan, Steven Jackson, Tony Gonzalez, Roddy White, Julio Jones. Greatest show on turf #Falcons
— Max McGonigle (@mofo_McGonz) March 14, 2013
wow steven jackson to the falcons… thats insane, roddy, julio, gonzalez, jackson, and ryan.. greatest show on turf
— Marc Gennello (@mgennello8) March 14, 2013
Sorry NFL, but Matty Ice, Julio, Roddy, Tony, and Steven Jackson? Go ahead and give us that ring. #DirtyBirds
— Alex Wandrick (@MagicWandrick) March 14, 2013
FALCONS GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL. @sj39 IS NOW A MEMBER OF THE SQUAD!!! Lets go!!! #falcons #RiseUp
— Steven (@WhoaIsThatMars) March 14, 2013