Editing Steven Jackson (section)

==Professional career==
===Pre-draft===
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Jackson was overlooked by several teams in 2004, most likely due to a knee injury suffered during his last year at [[Oregon State]] that kept him from participating in drills at the 2004 [[NFL Combine]]. Jackson had surgery on the knee after the college season, but required additional surgery after his rookie year to ensure its complete rehabilitation. In an interview with [[CBS Sports]]' Pete Prisco on how the knee injury had affected his play, Jackson said, "I never felt right. Now it does."<ref name="camp">{{Cite web |last=Prisco |first=Pete |date=August 27, 2005 |title=Camp tour: Rams' tough Jackson takes torch from aging Faulk |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/8778711 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120406101728/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/8778711 |archive-date=April 6, 2012 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>

===St. Louis Rams===
[[File:Steven-Jackson-vs49ers-Nov-18-2007.jpg|thumb|right|Drafted by the Rams in 2004, Jackson spent nine years with the team]]
Jackson was selected in the first round with the 24th overall pick in the [[2004 NFL draft]] by the [[St. Louis Rams]]. He was the first running back to be selected that year. The Rams traded picks with the [[Denver Broncos]] and [[Cincinnati Bengals]] to get Jackson. Denver traded [[Deltha O'Neal]] to Cincinnati for their first round pick. Then, St. Louis traded up to Cincinnati's selection to grab Jackson while the Bengals chose [[Chris Perry (American football)|Chris Perry]] to replace the departed [[Corey Dillon]], who was traded to the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181101231250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2004/draft.htm |archive-date=November 1, 2018 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref name="q964">{{cite web | title=Need or heed draft? | website=Cincinnati Bengals | date=2007-04-19 | url=https://www.bengals.com/news/need-or-heed-draft-722945 | access-date=2025-02-19}}</ref>

====2004 season====
On July 30, 2004, Jackson signed a five-year, $18.73&nbsp;million deal with the Rams, which included a $2.5&nbsp;million signing bonus. In his 2004 rookie season, he was a backup under [[Marshall Faulk]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2004 St. Louis Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2004.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322034546/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2004.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He made his NFL debut in the season opener against the [[2004 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]] and had seven carries for 50 yards in the 17–10 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers - October 3rd, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200410030sfo.htm |access-date=2024-10-27 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He scored his first professional touchdown on a two-yard rush against the [[2004 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers]] in Week 4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – September 12th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200409120ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901065222/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200409120ram.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He saw an increased role toward the end of the season. In Week 13 against the 49ers, he had 26 carries for 119 yards for his first 100+-yard game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams – December 5th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200412050ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324011904/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200412050ram.htm |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 16, against the [[2004 Philadelphia Eagles|Philadelphia Eagles]], he had his best performance of the season with 24 carries for 148 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams – December 27th, 2004 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200412270ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323194816/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200412270ram.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> As a rookie, he rushed 134 times for 673 rushing yards and four touchdowns, and had 19 receptions for 189 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2004 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2004/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323173213/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2004/ |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2005 season====
With Faulk aging, Jackson was named the Rams' starting running back for the 2005 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2005 St. Louis Rams Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2005.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322034627/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/ram/2005.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 4, against the [[2005 New York Giants|New York Giants]], he had his first receiving touchdown on a 13-yard pass from [[Marc Bulger]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at New York Giants – October 2nd, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510020nyg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074411/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510020nyg.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, against the [[2005 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]], he had his first multi-touchdown game with two rushing in the 28–17 victory.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams – October 23rd, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510230ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327083831/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510230ram.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8, against the [[2005 Jacksonville Jaguars|Jacksonville Jaguars]], he had 25 carries for 179 rushing yards to go with two receptions for 21 yards and receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jacksonville Jaguars at St. Louis Rams – October 30th, 2005 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510300ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200510300ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  Jackson had 1,046 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns on 254 attempts, and caught 43 passes for 320 yards and two receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2005 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2005/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324042016/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2005/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 23, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2006 season====
After the dismissal of head coach [[Mike Martz]] and the departure of Faulk, 2006 became Jackson's breakout season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 2, 2006 |title=Martz's tenure with Rams ends in dismissal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2277862 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180914203308/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2277862 |archive-date=September 14, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pasquarelli |first=Len |author-link=Len Pasquarelli |date=July 21, 2006 |title=Rams' Faulk out for '06 after surgery, could end career |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2526056 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710191211/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2526056 |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> With [[Scott Linehan]] as the new head coach, the Rams had a more balanced offensive attack.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scott Linehan Record, Statistics, and Category Ranks |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/LineSc0.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327083927/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/coaches/LineSc0.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He started the season off strong with 121 rushing yards in an 18–10 victory over the [[2006 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Denver Broncos at St. Louis Rams – September 10th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609100ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221728/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609100ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After rushing for 103 yards in Week 2 against the [[2006 San Francisco 49ers|San Francisco 49ers]], Jackson did not top 100 rushing yards until later in the season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers – September 17th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609170sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221730/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200609170sfo.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> However, there was a four-game stretch where he scored a rushing touchdown in each game from Week 6 to Week 10. In the second divisional game against the 49ers in Week 12, he had 121 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, nine receptions, and 71 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams – November 26th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611260ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204192548/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200611260ram.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He had 127 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the [[2006 Oakland Raiders|Oakland Raiders]] in Week 15.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Oakland Raiders – December 17th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612170rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612170rai.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He had 150 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, six receptions, 102 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown against the [[2006 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]] in Week 16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Washington Redskins at St. Louis Rams – December 24th, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612240ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221732/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612240ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 16.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Week 16 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/week_16.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321153143/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/week_16.htm |archive-date=March 21, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He closed the year with 142 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns against the [[2006 Minnesota Vikings|Minnesota Vikings]] in Week 17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Minnesota Vikings – December 31st, 2006 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612310min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327083834/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200612310min.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> For his productive end to the season, he was named NFC Offensive Player of the Month for December.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Standings & Team Stats |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006103711/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/index.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, Jackson ran 346 times for 1,528 yards and 13 rushing touchdowns and led all running backs when he caught 90 passes for 806 yards, and adding three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2006 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2006/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324004849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2006/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He led the NFL in total yards from scrimmage with 2,334. For his efforts, Jackson was named to his first [[Pro Bowl]] and received one vote for the 2006 [[NFL Offensive Player of the Year]] award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2006 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322081740/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2006/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=January 5, 2007 |title=LT wins NFL offensive player of the year, too |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721299 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926235758/http://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2721299 |archive-date=September 26, 2017 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

====2007 season====
[[File:Steven Jackson rushing.jpg|thumb|left|Jackson rushing against the 49ers in 2007]]
Jackson started the 2007 season with 58 rushing yards in a 27–17 loss to the [[2007 Carolina Panthers|Carolina Panthers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Carolina Panthers at St. Louis Rams – September 9th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221734/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709090ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 3, against the [[2007 Tampa Bay Buccaneers|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]], he had 30 carries for 115 rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – September 23rd, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709230tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222355/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200709230tam.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, against the [[2007 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]], he had a season-high 143 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams – December 16th, 2007 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712160ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221736/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200712160ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> During the Rams' dismal 2007 season, Jackson lashed out at fans and expressed distaste with the music played in the [[Edward Jones Dome]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Claiborne |first=Mike |date=July 31, 2008 |title=The three sides to the Steven Jackson saga |url=http://www.stlamerican.com/sports/local_sports/the-three-sides-to-the-steven-jackson-saga/article_3b669d40-d8ab-57bf-9480-8b35286ba64b.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324145319/http://www.stlamerican.com/sports/local_sports/the-three-sides-to-the-steven-jackson-saga/article_3b669d40-d8ab-57bf-9480-8b35286ba64b.html |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=St. Louis American |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2007 season with 1,002 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 38 receptions, 271 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324042025/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2007/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2008 season====
After the season, with one year left on his rookie contract, Jackson believed he was underpaid and held out of training camp. On August 21, 2008, Jackson officially ended his holdout by signing a six-year contract worth a maximum of $49.3&nbsp;million, including a $11.4&nbsp;million signing bonus and $21&nbsp;million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2008 |title=Steven Jackson inks a $44M deal |url=https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/22/steven-jackson-inks-a-44m-deal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920160933/https://www.bostonherald.com/2008/08/22/steven-jackson-inks-a-44m-deal/ |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=Boston Herald |language=en-US}}</ref> Because the final two years of the deal (2012 and 2013) can be voided based on Jackson's performance, it could become a three-year extension worth $29.3&nbsp;million instead. Either way, signing the contract made him the highest-paid running back in the NFL.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |author-link=John Clayton (sportswriter) |date=August 21, 2008 |title=Rams' Jackson gets big new deal, then practices |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3546615 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926235719/http://www.espn.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/news/story?id=3546615 |archive-date=September 26, 2017 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> In Week 7, against the [[2008 Dallas Cowboys|Dallas Cowboys]], he had 25 carries for 160 yards and three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at St. Louis Rams – October 19th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810190ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074415/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200810190ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> His performance against the Cowboys gave him his second NFC Offensive Player of the Week award.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2008 NFL Week 7 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_7.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222357/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2008/week_7.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He closed out the season with 161 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns against the [[2008 Atlanta Falcons|Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Atlanta Falcons – December 28th, 2008 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812280atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171110225220/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200812280atl.htm |archive-date=November 10, 2017 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the 2008 season with 253 carries for 1,042 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns to go with 40 receptions for 379 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2008/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324004850/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2008/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2009 season====
After recording 67 rushing yards in a 28–0 loss to the [[2009 Seattle Seahawks|Seattle Seahawks]] in the season opener, Jackson had 104 rushing yards against the [[2009 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]] in a 9–7 loss and 117 rushing yards against the [[2009 Green Bay Packers|Green Bay Packers]] in a 36–17 loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Seattle Seahawks – September 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222358/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130sea.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Washington Redskins – September 20th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222400/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909200was.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at St. Louis Rams – September 27th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909270ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920160933/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909270ram.htm |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 7, against the [[2009 Indianapolis Colts|Indianapolis Colts]], he started a four-game stretch with over 100 rushing yards in each game with a rushing touchdown in the latter three against the [[2009 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]], [[2009 New Orleans Saints|New Orleans Saints]], and the [[2009 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indianapolis Colts at St. Louis Rams – October 25th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327083837/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250ram.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions – November 1st, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911010det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222403/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911010det.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams – November 15th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911150ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222405/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911150ram.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – November 22nd, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911220ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200911220ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, he finished the season with 1,416 rushing yards, four rushing touchdowns, 51 receptions, and 322 receiving yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324011913/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named to his second Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180821031640/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/probowl.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2010 season====
Jackson started the 2010 season with 81 rushing yards in a 17–13 loss to the [[2010 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at St. Louis Rams – September 12th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009120ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901063559/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201009120ram.htm |archive-date=September 1, 2017 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He rushed for over 100 in three consecutive games against the [[2010 Detroit Lions|Detroit Lions]], [[2010 San Diego Chargers|San Diego Chargers]], and the [[2010 Tampa Bay Buccaneers|Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Detroit Lions – October 10th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010100det.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222411/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010100det.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=San Diego Chargers at St. Louis Rams – October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325221742/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170ram.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Jackson surpassed [[Eric Dickerson]] as the Rams' all-time leading rusher, with a 110-yard effort against the Buccaneers game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 24, 2010 |title=Josh Freeman's TD pass with 10 seconds left lifts Bucs over Rams |url=http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301024027 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101027213339/http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301024027 |archive-date=October 27, 2010 |access-date=October 27, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> On November 21, 2010, he recorded his 10,000th career yard from scrimmage on a first quarter run against the [[2010 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]]. Jackson rushed for 1,145 yards during the 2011 regular season, marking the seventh consecutive season he has surpassed 1,000 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323180306/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He earned his third Pro Bowl nomination for the 2010 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Pro Bowlers |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316023404/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/probowl.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 38th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2011]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190102143022/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2011-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=January 2, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2011 season====
Jackson started the 2011 season with two carries for 56 yards and a rushing touchdown against the [[2011 Philadelphia Eagles season|Philadelphia Eagles]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Philadelphia Eagles at St. Louis Rams – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222412/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110ram.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 8, against the [[2011 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]], he had 25 carries for 159 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Orleans Saints at St. Louis Rams – October 30th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222414/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300ram.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He followed that up with 130 rushing yards against the [[2011 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]] and 128 rushing yards against the [[2011 Cleveland Browns|Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – November 6th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111060crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327083841/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111060crd.htm |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Cleveland Browns – November 13th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326222416/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111130cle.htm |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Overall, Jackson recorded 1,145 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 42 receptions, 333 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323173217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 37th by this fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2012]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190322201849/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2012-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=March 22, 2019 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

====2012 season====
The [[2012 NFL draft|2012 draft]] saw the Rams select two running backs, [[Daryl Richardson]] and [[Isaiah Pead]], indicating a potential future running back by committee scenario.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2012 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181001042541/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2012/draft.htm |archive-date=October 1, 2018 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> With the retirement of [[LaDainian Tomlinson]], Jackson became the NFL's active leader in career rushing yards, where he remained for over three years until passed by [[Frank Gore]] in October 2015. In Week 12, against the [[2012 Arizona Cardinals|Arizona Cardinals]], he had a season-high 139 rushing yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at Arizona Cardinals – November 25th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211250crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325074420/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201211250crd.htm |archive-date=March 25, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In Week 15, Jackson became the 27th running back in NFL history to rush for over 10,000 yards, and the sixth running back in league history to compile eight consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrison |first=Jason |date=December 16, 2012 |title=Steven Jackson surpasses 10,000 rushing yards |url=https://www.sbnation.com/2012/12/16/3773682/steven-jackson-surpasses-10000-career-yards-against-vikings |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324153450/https://www.sbnation.com/2012/12/16/3773682/steven-jackson-surpasses-10000-career-yards-against-vikings |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=SBNation.com}}</ref> Jackson ended the 2012 season with 1,042 yards rushing and four touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324042021/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> At the conclusion of the season, Jackson chose to opt-out of the final year of his contract, to pursue a starting job on a contender.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ledbetter |first=D. Orlando |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Falcons ready for start of free agency |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-ready-for-start-free-agency/dlVULScEENQUcTW7C4vxyI/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926192439/http://www.ajc.com/sports/football/falcons-ready-for-start-free-agency/dlVULScEENQUcTW7C4vxyI/ |archive-date=September 26, 2017 |access-date=September 4, 2022 |newspaper=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}</ref>

===Atlanta Falcons===
[[File:Steven Jackson 2013.jpg|thumb|Jackson in 2013 with the Falcons]]
On March 14, 2013, Jackson signed a three-year contract with the [[Atlanta Falcons]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=March 14, 2013 |title=Steven Jackson, Atlanta Falcons agree to contract |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/steven-jackson-atlanta-falcons-agree-to-contract-0ap1000000150844 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130315200918/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150844/article/steven-jackson-atlanta-falcons-agree-to-contract |archive-date=March 15, 2013 |access-date=January 31, 2020 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Jackson failed to rush for 1,000 yards for the first time since his rookie season in [[2004 NFL season|2004]], finishing the 2013 season with 543 rushing yards on 157 attempts. He had two games on the season with two rushing touchdowns, against the [[2013 Buffalo Bills|Buffalo Bills]] and [[2013 Washington Redskins|Washington Redskins]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2013 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323181735/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2013/ |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the 2014 season, Jackson's rushing numbers improved with 707 rushing yards in 15 games.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324041942/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Jackson was released by the Falcons on February 26, 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McClure |first=Vaughn |date=February 27, 2015 |title=Falcons release RB Steven Jackson |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12389324/atlanta-falcons-release-rb-steven-jackson |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150227084857/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12389324/atlanta-falcons-release-rb-steven-jackson |archive-date=February 27, 2015 |access-date=February 27, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

=== New England Patriots ===
On December 21, 2015, Jackson signed with the [[New England Patriots]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Orr |first=Conor |date=December 21, 2015 |title=New England Patriots sign Steven Jackson |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/new-england-patriots-sign-steven-jackson-0ap3000000606390 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222104201/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000606390/article/new-england-patriots-sign-steven-jackson |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 21, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> He scored his first touchdown of the season in the Patriots' 20–10 loss to the [[2015 Miami Dolphins|Miami Dolphins]] on January 3.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Steven Jackson 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2015 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324083617/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JackSt00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He scored his first career playoff touchdown in the [[2015–16 NFL playoffs#AFC: Denver Broncos 20, New England Patriots 18|AFC Championship]] 20–18 loss to the [[2015 Denver Broncos|Denver Broncos]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=AFC Championship – New England Patriots at Denver Broncos – January 24th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210812173512/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201601240den.htm |archive-date=August 12, 2021 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The loss to the Broncos ended up being Jackson's final professional game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Steven |date=December 18, 2017 |title=My New Role |url=http://www.sj39.com/my-new-role/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190324154324/http://www.sj39.com/my-new-role/ |archive-date=March 24, 2019 |access-date=March 24, 2019 |website=The Official Web Site of Steven Jackson |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Retirement===
On July 29, 2019, Jackson signed a ceremonial one-day contract with the by-then Los Angeles Rams to officially retire as a member of the team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Simmons |first=Myles |date=July 29, 2019 |title=Rams sign Steven Jackson, he retires as a Ram |url=https://www.therams.com/news/steven-jackson-retires-as-ram |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190730224417/https://www.therams.com/news/steven-jackson-retires-as-ram |archive-date=July 30, 2019 |access-date=January 31, 2020 |website=TheRams.com}}</ref>

Jackson was inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Jordan |date=September 5, 2024 |title=11 new members inducted into St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame |url=https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/11-new-members-inducted-into-st-louis-sports-hall-of-fame/ |access-date=September 29, 2024 |website=Fox2now.com}}</ref>