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Falcons running back Steven Jackson laughs at a joke while taking the field for the second day of team practice at training camp on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson finds some running room behing a block on the first day of practice at training camp on Thursday, July 25, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson catches a pass on the second day of team practice at training camp on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

The jersey of Falcons new running back Steven Jackson is front and center at the souvenir stand during the first day of practice at training camp on Thusday, July 25, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson stretches during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Jackson is all smiles after catching a pass during Falcons team practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jackson concentrates on catching a pass during team practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson laughs while reaching up to grab a pass over his head during team practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jackson and wide receiver Julio Jones confer while catching passes together during team practice on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jackson stretches out during team practice on Wednesday, June 5 , 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Jackson runs an agility drill during team practice on Wednesday, June 5 , 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons new running back Steven Jackson is all smiles taking the field for team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson speaks to members of the press during a press conference in Atlanta on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Falcons added to their offense by agreeing to terms with free agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, 6-foot-3, 229 pounds, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Falcons new running back Steven Jackson catches a pass during team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson speaks poses for photographers after a press conference in Atlanta on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Falcons added to their offense by agreeing to terms with free agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, 6-foot-3, 229 pounds, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Falcons new running back Steven Jackson runs an agility drill during team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons new running back Steven Jackson runs an agility drill during team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson walks to the podium during a press conference in Atlanta on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Falcons added to their offense by agreeing to terms with free agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, 6-foot-3, 229 pounds, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Falcons new running back Steven Jackson catches a pass during team practice on Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson runs through a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan, left, runs through a drill with teammate Steven Jackson, right, during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

New Falcons running back Steven Jackson speaks to members of the press during a press conference in Atlanta on Friday, March 15, 2013. The Falcons added to their offense by agreeing to terms with free agent running back Steven Jackson on Thursday. Jackson, 6-foot-3, 229 pounds, formerly played with the St. Louis Rams. He voided his contract in order to become a free agent. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

Falcons running back Steven Jackson laughs while running through a drill during NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Falcons running back Steven Jackson runs through a drill during an NFL football practice at the team's training facility, Wednesday, May 29, 2013, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson, right, slips into the end zone past Dallas Cowboys safety Roy L. Williams, left, for an 8-yard touchdown run during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 19, 2008, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

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Falcons running back Steven Jackson laughs at a joke while taking the field for the second day of team practice at training camp on Friday, July 26, 2013, in Flowery Branch. CURTIS COMPTON / CCOMPTON@AJC.COM

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