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Minnesota Vikings' Everson Griffen (97) celebrates after sacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tribune via AP)
No soft launch needed for Barr, seasoned Vikings defense

By Dave Campbell Sep. 12, 2019 07:53 PM EDT

Atlanta Falcons quarterbacks Matt Schaub (8) and Matt Ryan (2) walk onto the field before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings 9/8/2019

Sep. 08, 2019 01:06 PM EDT

Chiefs' Thomas suspended by NFL; 2 trades made on cut day

By Dave Skretta Aug. 31, 2019 06:12 PM EDT
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs wide receiver De'Anthony Thomas was suspended for the season opener for violating the NFL's substance-abuse policy Saturday, part of a...

A fan tailgates outside Lambeau Field before a preseason NFL football game between the Green Bay Packers and the Kansas City Chiefs Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Kansas City Chiefs at Green Bay Packers 8/29/2019

Aug. 29, 2019 05:36 PM EDT