THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ATLANTA -- Former Atlanta Falcons running back Jamal Anderson has been released from jail following his arrest on drug charges.

Anderson is charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanour marijuana possession.

Fulton County Jail spokeswoman Tracy Flanagan says he was let out on US$6,000 bond Sunday evening.

The 36-year-old played eight seasons for the Falcons before leaving with a knee injury in 2001. He worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN this past season.

Atlanta police say Anderson is accused of having powder cocaine and a marijuana cigarette in his possession at an Atlanta tavern. The Fulton County Superior Court clerk's office says charges have been dropped against 20-year-old Mark Daniel Hudson, who police say was with Anderson.