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Atlanta Falcons head coach Arthur Smith yells to the team during an NFL football rookie minicamp on Friday, May 14, 2021, in Flowery Branch, Ga. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Falcons' Ryan says he has more 'good football' to come at 36

By Charles Odum May. 18, 2021 03:09 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2017, file photo, then-Philadelphia Eagles tight end Trey Burton (88) has a photo taken with former Eagles linebacker Emmanuel Acho prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas. Acho has enjoyed a spectacular rise off the field, beginning with his desire to take on racism. Acho celebrated his 30th birthday this week with the official release of his book: “Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man.” His YouTube series with the same name has already amassed over 65 million views in five months.(AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth, File)
Former NFL player Emmanuel Acho tackles racism in new book

By Rob Maaddi Nov. 12, 2020 04:23 PM EST

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates his touchdown pass to running back Alexander Mattison (25) in the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans, Friday, Aug. 9, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Vikings debut new offense in 34-25 preseason win over Saints

By Brett Martel Aug. 09, 2019 11:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this July 23, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Vikings tight end Irv Smith Jr. takes part in an NFL football team training camp in Eagan, Minn. The Vikings have thrust their second-round draft pick into their tight end-heavy offense, carefully evaluating Irv Smith Jr. in training camp to see what he'll be capable of handling during a rookie season that always comes with a steep learning curve.(AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
Immersing Irv: Vikings have big plans for rookie tight end

By Dave Campbell Aug. 06, 2019 06:23 PM EDT