Steven Jackson

NFL draft preview: AFC and NFC West

2013-04-24 05:00:00

The draft will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday in New York. Times NFL writer Sam Farmer examines team needs by division. Today, the West divisions: AFC West Now that they have their quarterback in Alex Smith, the Kansas City Chiefs need...

Steven Jackson agrees to deal with Atlanta Falcons

2013-03-15 08:03:00

The Atlanta Falcons agreed to a three-year, $12-million deal with Steven Jackson, considered by most to be the best free-agent running back available. “I think this is a very big signing for us,” Falcons General Manager Thomas Dimitroff told...

Casino accuses Denver safety Quinton Carter of cheating at craps

2013-03-15 09:37:00

Denver Broncos safety Quinton Carter is facing felony charges after the Texas Station casino in Las Vegas accused him of cheating at craps. Carter, 24, was arrested Thursday after he was allegedly videotaped adding a $5 chip to three bets after the dice...

Raiders reportedly hire Greg Olson as offensive coordinator

2013-01-19 11:08:00

The Oakland Raiders have reportedly hired former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback coach Greg Olson to be offensive coordinator. Although Coach Dennis Allen hasn't confirmed it, the Contra Costa Times and Associated Press have reported that Olson has...

Around the NFL, lost causes and found objects

2012-10-01 00:00:00

Who says Tom Brady isn't a great scrambler? The Patriots quarterback was scrambling all over the New England sideline Sunday in Buffalo, frantically searching for his missing helmet before his team's first possession of the third quarter. He couldn't...

In an NFL stunner, Colts fire Bill and Chris Polian

2012-01-02 20:30:00

Question of the day: Which NFL team that didn't make the playoffs is in best position to get there next season?

2011-01-06 16:33:18

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Joe Strauss column

2013-05-13 08:14:02

Two days of rookie minicamp at Rams Park concluded Saturday afternoon. The closed-to-public sessions led to heightened media arousal over assigned numbers and assorted college tales. No. 8 overall pick Tavon Austin wore No. 11 (blue jersey), looked...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bernie Miklasz column

2013-04-30 02:54:04

Take 5 for Monday: 1. My final (for now) takeaway from the Rams' draft is this: this could transform the team and reshape the competition in the NFC West. That sounds dramatic, yes. But please allow me to explain. Defensively, the Rams already have...

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Bryan Burwell column

2013-04-30 02:54:04

In the flash of this very important moment, Jason Collins is being looked upon as a profound historic marker. He is "The First." He is a groundbreaker. He is that rare figure in American sports history who bears the mark of a fearless social game-...

Rams appear ready to rev it up

2013-04-29 06:14:02

It's very rare these days for an NFL team to run more than it passes over the course of a season. But Jeff Fisher's teams did so eight times in his 16 full seasons as head coach in Tennessee and Houston. Usually it was Fisher's worst teams that passed...

Rams make quick work of it on Day 3 of draft

2013-04-28 03:04:02

The answer: A highly-decorated blocker. A speedy corner. An underrated runner. The question: What happened on Day 3 of the draft at Rams Park? After taking Alabama center/guard Barrett Jones in Round 4 and Miami (Fla.) cornerback Brandon McGee in...

Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome on December 2, 2012 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the 49ers 16–13 in overtime.

2012-12-02 15:28:41

(L) Sam Bradford #8 of the St. Louis Rams throw the ball to teammate (R) Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams for a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Sun Life Stadium on October 14, 2012 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami won 17–14.

2012-10-14 14:55:21

Rams running back Steven Jackson tries to get past Dolphins linebacker Koa Misi during a game last season in Miami.

2012-10-14 00:00:00