http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/2976 Recent articles about Jerious Norwood en-us The Buccaneers had trouble containing Michael turner last season as he rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown in the Falcons' overtime win. After an ankle injury, Turner will be a game-time decision on Sunday. View full size photo » This Sunday’s game against the Falcons is a lot of things.It’s a division rivalry. It’s this year’s rookie quarterback against last year’s rookie sensation. It&... Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:05:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Buccaneers_in_line_for_Magic_win_on_Sunday/1641312 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/a/0a8ac089e1616fe80c356c57ef9990922c71ab93/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f93076596.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01CAEAFDEEFC1D6EAE8EAAB9D254D024C38274B361C45E126.jpg Running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Turner missed last week’s 34-31 loss to the New York Giants with a high ankle sprain, and coach Mike Smith listed the Pro Bowl selection as “limited” in practice. Norwood has missed the last five games with [...] Thu, 26 Nov 2009 21:13:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_Practices_Lightly_Again_Norwood_as_Well/1637625 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/1/11326bd78f8f25f064f774e54bd9c24b89e880a1/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90781645.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D02F1925383F0141FF2F86BED581C15145977485C1A67E139B.jpg Falcoins running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Turner missed last week's 34-31 loss to the New York Giants with a high ankle sprain, and coach Mike Smith listed the Pro Bowl selection as "limited" in practice. Norwood has missed the last five games with a hip flexor, but has been in practice the past two days. Jason Snelling started last week and ran 25 times for 76 yards and t... Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:38:55 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_limited_in_Falcons_39_practice_Norwood_OK/1637184 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/6/8/682e979e4be3cef2d9539080bc5d066501848022/small/New_Orleans_Saints_c63d.jpg FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) -- Falcoins running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:21:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_ankle_practices_still_iffy_for_Sun/1637135 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/e/2e864cf844b6265a1364480912f70ca16e34db54/small/1a.jpg Atlanta Falcons running back Michael Turner practiced lightly Thursday for the second straight day, and backup Jerious Norwood was a full participant. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:11:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_Turner_Norwood_practice_after_time_out/1637226 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/c/acd06a963aa09893b7497ac703701fbc1bf2630c/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f89616656.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF1937481C04F04AA21436AB595E560DF491B.jpg Turner likely to sit vs. Bucs Falcons running back Michael Turner is still nursing an ankle injury and is unlikely to practice or face the Buccaneers on Sunday. Jason Snelling will continue to get the bulk of the rushing load, although Jerious Norwood might be active after practicing some last week. Cooley probably heading for the IR Redskins [...] Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:30:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Injury_Updates_Turner_Bulger_Cooley_amp_Megatron/1625270 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Injury_Updates_Turner_Bulger_Cooley_amp_Megatron/1625270 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/NFL_Week_12_Injury_Updates_Turner_Bulger_Cooley_amp_Megatron/1625270 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/4/6/46f7cd2b8509583a93c829591ec727ed475599e0/small/Tennessee_Titans_v_cbbf.jpg Falcons Now in Tough Position Familar Image: Defense Chasing (AP) The Falcons playoffs hopes are fading fast after a gritty loss in New York on Sunday. The Birds played tough and showed an unbelievable spirit of fight in coming back from two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. The Falcons started off strong on defense on the first series with an interception, and proceeded on a complete collapse from that point on. The offense started slow again, but did great things in the second half in clawi... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:21:26 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Defensive_Letdown_in_Giants_Stadium/1620687 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9d09ff7d50d3ae5708220b1fafcec92ef2d90c93/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90005018.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0F10C1F69BF7C15AF6CC5DC52525EE21822A60A83CA302493.jpg The Falcons released their official list of inactive players and, as expected, both Michael Turner and Jerious Norwood are on it. That leaves Jason Snelling as the starting tailback for Atlanta in the Meadowlands on Sunday. Aaron Stecker, re-signed this... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:40:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_and_Norwood_officially_out_for_Falcons/1611731 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_and_Norwood_officially_out_for_Falcons/1611731 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Turner_and_Norwood_officially_out_for_Falcons/1611731 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c54d2c2b81c32d500ae6c74fc0e1209ff5add8b9/small/Atlanta_Falcons_v_e8ec.jpg Atlanta's starting running back is likely out for Sunday's key NFC tilt against the Giants, but they may get an explosive reserve back in the lineup.Jerious Norwood participated in practice for the second straight day Friday, and is listed as... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:57:11 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_could_return_Turner_doubtful/1603808 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_could_return_Turner_doubtful/1603808 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_could_return_Turner_doubtful/1603808 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/5/b/5b4f8223ca143791685606f978daf62f457e756a/small/Atlanta_Falcons_v_bf7e.jpg Who says there’s no good news coming out of Flowery Branch? Thursday Head Coach Mike Smith confirmed running back Jerious Norwood returned to the practice field. The fourth-year pro was limited, but it’s a welcome sign of progression for the speedster, who suffered a concussion earlier in the season and, more recently, hurt his hip. Norwood hasn’t [...] Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:43:42 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Birdseed_November_19_2009/1595961 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Birdseed_November_19_2009/1595961 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Birdseed_November_19_2009/1595961 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/7/87ac2069a11b1c0f0eec73f1e93ad2302d68f623/small/New_Orleans_Saints_30fe.jpg Everything is now Serious Business. If we want a winning season, we have to become a consistent team.   New York GiantsWhere: Giants StadiumWhen: Sunday November 22nd, 2009 @ 1:00pmNetwork: FOXWhy: To be the best, you have to beat the best, which seemingly no longer pertains to this contest. Importance: Serious Business. Both teams are 5-4 and looking for redemption. Notes: Falcons are 1-4 on the road. Think about that long and hard. Now look up. See this matchup? Are you ... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:14 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_Look_Ahead_and_the_Shrinking_Schedule/1586794 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_Look_Ahead_and_the_Shrinking_Schedule/1586794 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/A_Look_Ahead_and_the_Shrinking_Schedule/1586794 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b990b0e2f8fc59d64886f569b50b8ba18acf0385/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f90781637.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D0FD262A83AF93422C2F86BED581C15145E5CF6C93DD9AD4FB.jpg The Falcons are without backup running backs Jerious Norwood and Jason Snelling against the Washington Redskins. Norwood (hip) missed his third straight game and Snelling (hamstring) is inactive for the second straight week, cutting into the Falcons’ depth behind running back Michael Turner. The Falcons also are without starting defensive tackle Thomas Johnson, inactive with a calf [...] Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:43:33 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_without_RB_Norwood_and_Snelling_vs_Redskins/1524048 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_without_RB_Norwood_and_Snelling_vs_Redskins/1524048 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Falcons_without_RB_Norwood_and_Snelling_vs_Redskins/1524048 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c54d2c2b81c32d500ae6c74fc0e1209ff5add8b9/small/Atlanta_Falcons_v_e8ec.jpg The Dallas Morning News talks about how RB Jerious Norwood likely won’t play this week: Jerious Norwood is one of the fastest running backs in the league, but he told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution he doesn’t expect to play Sunday against the Cowboys. That’s good news for the Cowboys as they look to keep a Falcons running [...] Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:16:47 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_Unlikely_to_Go_vs_Cowboys_This_Week/1419480 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_Unlikely_to_Go_vs_Cowboys_This_Week/1419480 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Norwood_Unlikely_to_Go_vs_Cowboys_This_Week/1419480 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/9/d/9dd5024617ba5df33e3e754fe8a1678713a74ead/small/Atlanta_Falcons_v_49d7.jpg More photos » by Carlos Osorio - AP Expect to see this guy's helmet against the 49ers. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) Browse more photos » Since good news is always welcome, I thought I'd share a couple of tidbits that you might have heard elsewhere already. Both backup RB Jerious Norwood and backup SS William Moore will be returning to the field against the 49ers, barring any freak alien abductions or t... 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