Falcons RB Jason Snelling is retiring from football.

Jason Snelling rushed five times for 36 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards with a touchdown in Sunday's Week 17 loss to the Panthers.

With Jacquizz Rodgers (concussion) inactive, Snelling got a little more work than usual. His seventh season in Atlanta ends with 44 carries for 164 yards and one touchdown, as well as 29 catches for 216 yards and three more scores. Snelling is under contract for 2014, but he was outplayed by Rodgers this year and Jackson figures to be back as well.

Jason Snelling was held without a carry in Atlanta's Week 12 loss to the Saints, but caught two passes for 19 yards.

Jason Snelling has returned to the Falcons after missing Week 11 for personal reasons.

Snelling was recently arrested for marijuana possession, and before had been battling a knee injury. He is No. 3 on the Falcons' running back depth chart.

Falcons declared RB Jason Snelling, LB Omar Gaither, DE Malliciah Goodman, G Harland Gunn, S Kemal Ishmael, T Sean Locklear, and WR Brian Robiskie inactive for Week 11 against the Bucs.

As passed along previously, Tony Gonzalez and Harry Douglas are active.

Jason Snelling will not play in Sunday's Week 11 game against the Bucs.

Snelling is taking some personal time away from the team after his marijuana possession arrest on Friday. He's expected to rejoin the team next week.

The Barrow County News reports Jason Snelling was arrested by the Winder Police Department early Friday morning and charged with possession of marijuana and various traffic charges.

It explains why Snelling was absent from practice on Friday. It's not clear whether any disciplinary action will be imposed. Snelling is officially listed as questionable for Week 11 against the Bucs.

Jason Snelling (knee) did not practice Friday.

Snelling missed practice Wednesday due to a knee issue, but his absence on Friday is being called a non-injury related matter. He's listed as questionable for Week 11 and will see limited playing time behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers if active against the Bucs.

Jason Snelling (knee) returned to practice Thursday.

Snelling is on track to play a bit role behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers against the Bucs Sunday.

Jason Snelling (ankle) is not practicing Wednesday.

Snelling has been dealing with an ankle injury the last three weeks and played just 12 snaps in Sunday's loss. He won't be more than the No. 3 option in the running game if active for Week 11 against the Bucs.

Jason Snelling rushed one time for seven yards and caught three passes for nine yards in Sunday's Week 10 loss to the Seahawks.

Snelling is barely getting on the field behind Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers. Over the last three weeks, he's averaging 3.6 touches per game.

Jason Snelling (ankle) resumed practicing Thursday.

Snelling returns to find a healthy Steven Jackson and a vastly improved Jacquizz Rodgers in front of him. Anything more than a handful of touches per game going forward would be a surprise.

Jason Snelling (ankle) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday.

Snelling missed practice all last week and sat out Week 8 against the Cardinals. Steven Jackson and Jacquizz Rodgers will continue to handle backfield duties.

Jason Snelling (ankle) missed Falcons practice again Friday.

Jacquizz Rodgers will back up Steven Jackson against Arizona.

Jason Snelling (ankle) remained out of Falcons practice Thursday.

With Steven Jackson (hamstring) ready to return, it appears Snelling is going to sit for Week 8. He can be safely dropped in 10-12 team re-draft leagues.

Jason Snelling (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

With Steven Jackson eyeing a Week 8 return, Snelling is well off the fantasy radar. He wasn't even being used much in Jackson's absence.

Jason Snelling had seven carries for 14 yards in Sunday's Week 7 win over the Bucs.

Snelling played behind Jacquizz Rodgers in a short-yardage, change-of-pace role. The Falcons are among the worst run-blocking teams in the league and Snelling isn't being used as the preferred option in the red-zone. Even with Steven Jackson without a set timetable to return, he's not worth owning in the majority of fantasy leagues.

Jason Snelling (concussion) is active for Week 7 against the Bucs.

Snelling practiced in full this week and will return to a short-yardage role in a committee with Jacquizz Rodgers. The Falcons inactives are WR Roddy White, RB Steven Jackson, LT Sam Baker, TE Chase Coffman, SS Kemal Ishmael, OL Harland Gunn, and DT Travian Robetson. MLB Akeem Dent (ankle) is active and expected to start.

Jason Snelling (concussion) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Snelling was medically cleared Tuesday with the Falcons coming off their bye. He'll return to his role as the short-yardage back in a committee with Jacquizz Rodgers. Steven Jackson (hamstring) has yet to resume practicing and is not expected to play in Week 7 against the Bucs.

Jason Snelling (concussion) has resumed practicing.