McClellan (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. The 2024 sixth-round pick from Alabama missed two consecutive games with a knee injury before being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. McClellan will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season, having appeared in two games throughout his rookie campaign, recording 32 rushing yards on 13 carries.
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Status
IR - Knee - Not Specified Expected Return: 2025-01-11Latest Jase McClellan news
Team
Atlanta Falcons
Birthdate
6/25/2002 (22)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
5'11", 215 lbs
Draft Info
2024: Rd 6; Pk (ATL)
Birthplace
Aledo, TX, USA
Position
RB
College
Alabama
Career History
Atlanta Falcons
2024-Present
(1 season)
McClellan (knee) was placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Terrin Waack of the Falcons' official site reports. The 2024 sixth-round pick from Alabama missed two consecutive games with a knee injury before being placed on injured reserve Wednesday. McClellan will now be sidelined for the remainder of the season, having appeared in two games throughout his rookie campaign, recording 32 rushing yards on 13 carries.
McClellan (knee) won't play Sunday against the Vikings, D. Orlando Ledbetter of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. McClellan will miss a second consecutive game, clearing the way for return man Avery Williams to also slot in as the third-string running back behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier. McClellan's next chance to suit up will be Week 15 against the Raiders.
McClellan (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers. McClellan popped up on Thursday's injury report as a limited practice participant due to a knee injury, which was severe enough for him to not practice Friday. Avery Williams is slated to serve as the No. 3 running back Sunday behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier due to McClellan's injury.
McClellan rushed eight times for 15 yards during Sunday's 38-6 loss to the Broncos. McClellan didn't log a snap until the Broncos took a 32-point lead in the fourth quarter. The rookie appeared in only one other game before Sunday, totaling five carries for 17 yards against Seattle in Week 7. Tyler Allgeier remains the primary backup to Bijan Robinson, leaving McClellan in a mop-up role.
McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Saints. After making his NFL regular-season debut against the Seahawks in Week 7, McClellan has been a healthy scratch for three straight games. The rookie remains behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams on the Falcons' running back depth chart.
McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cowboys. McClellan is in street clothes for a second straight game after making his NFL regular-season debut against the Seahawks in Week 7. The rookie remains behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams on the Falcons' running back depth chart.
McClellan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Buccaneers. After making his NFL regular-season debut in Atlanta's blowout loss to the Seahawks last week, McClellan finds himself back in street clothes. The rookie remains behind Bijan Robinson, Tyler Allgeier and Avery Williams on the Falcons' running back depth chart.
McClellan rushed five times for 17 yards during Sunday's 34-14 loss to the Seahawks. McClellan made his NFL regular-season debut during garbage time of Sunday's blowout loss but failed to leave a lasting impression. Notably, the rookie played over Avery Williams, who's yet to log an offensive snap this season, but McClellan remains firmly behind Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier on the depth chart.
McClellan (illness) was not listed on the Falcons' injury reports Wednesday. McClellan was sidelined for the Falcons' Week 5 win over the Buccaneers due to an illness, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. The rookie running back from Alabama has yet to make his NFL debut after recording 180 carries for 890 yards and eight touchdowns during his final collegiate season.