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Sunday, February 8, 2009
Ex-Falcons star Jamal Anderson arrested for drug possession
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Sharif Anderson was jailed in Atlanta early Sunday morning after being charged with possession of cocaine and marijuana.
Anderson, 36, and another man were arrested at the Peachtree Tavern in Buckhead early Sunday morning, Atlanta police spokesman Officer Otis Redmond said. Redmond said both men had powder cocaine in their possession and Anderson had a suspected marijuana cigarette in his pocket.
Both were taken to the Fulton County Jail. Jail spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan said Anderson will make a first appearance in Magistrate Court at 11 a.m. Monday.
Anderson played eight seasons for the Falcons and was a star on the 1999 team that won the NFC championship and then went to Super Bowl XXXIII, where the team lost to the Denver Broncos.
Anderson left the team in 1999 after hurting his knee. He was a fan favorite and created the “Dirty Bird,” a touchdown celebration dance.
