George Atkinson

George Atkinson

31-Year-Old Running BackRB
 Free Agent  
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$Waived by the Jets in August of 2018.
Cut by Jets
RBFree Agent
August 31, 2018
The Jets waived Atkinson on Friday, Brian Costello of the New York Post reports.
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This move comes as no surprise, as Atkinson was buried on the Jets' depth chart. The 25-year-old logged 16 games on the Browns' roster last season, but that was after two seasons of bouncing around on practice squads. He will presumably clear waivers and either look for a new destination or revert to the team's practice squad.
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Height
6' 1"
 
Weight
218 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.48 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.46 sec
 
Cone Drill
7.07 sec
 
Vertical Jump
38.0 in
 
Broad Jump
121 in
 
Bench Press
19 reps
 
Hand Length
9.38 in
 
Arm Length
33.25 in
 
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Depth Chart Watch: Training Camp Job Battles
August 16, 2016
Andrew Fiorentino surveys the league for the fallout from the first week of preseason games, including a look at the backfield in Oakland where Latavius Murray might feeling heat.
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Atkinson was brought in to compete for a roster spot in camp after Elijah McGuire broke his foot, but the 25-year-old Notre Dame product is still a long shot to make the Jets.
Atkinson played in every game for the Browns in 2016 but did not record a rushing attempt until Week 17. Once given the reigns, the 24-year-old rushed for 34 yards and one touchdown on seven attempts against a tough Steelers defense. He could see an expanded role in the offense this season, but it appears more likely that he'll continue to sharpen his skills on special teams, with Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson locking down reps in the backfield.
Atkinson is yet to record a rushing attempt in the NFL, and that might not change in 2016. He spent the preseason in Oakland where Latavius Murray is solidified as the Raiders' starting running back, and Taiwan Jones and rookie DeAndre Washington are both competent backups in themselves. Subsequently, Atkinson didn't make the Raiders 53-man cut resulting in the Browns' decision to pick him up. He'll likely be the No. 4 option out of the backfield, while Isaiah Crowell, Duke Johnson, and Terrell Watson lead the way.
As an undrafted rookie out of Notre Dame, Atkinson played in five games with the Raiders at the end of last season, albeit exclusively on special teams. He returned seven kickoffs for 134 yards, with a long of 28 yards, and added a tackle.
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Rushing and receiving leader Thursday
RBNew York Jets
August 17, 2018
Atkinson led New York in both rushing and receiving yardage during Thursday's 15-13 preseason loss to the Redskins. He gained seven yards on 31 carries and caught his lone target for 30 yards.
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Bottled up in preseason opener
RBNew York Jets
August 11, 2018
Atkinson rushed nine times for 12 yards, lost a fumble, and added a one-yard reception on his lone target during a 17-0 win over the Falcons in Friday's preseason opener.
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Signs with Jets
RBNew York Jets
July 29, 2018
Atkinson signed a contract with the Jets on Sunday.
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Waived by Kansas City
RBFree Agent
April 4, 2018
Atkinson was waived by the Chiefs on Wednesday.
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Signs contract with Chiefs
RBKansas City Chiefs
January 8, 2018
The Chiefs signed Atkinson to a reserve/future contract Monday, freelance NFL writer Howard Balzer reports.
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