Brett Favre says children under 14 years old shouldn't play tackle football
According to the PSA, the longer a child plays tackle football, they are more likely to develop chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
Las Vegas Raiders to require vaccines for fans at home games
The Las Vegas Raiders will require all fans attending home games to show proof of vaccination for COVID-19.
Tim Tebow cut from Jacksonville Jaguars after preseason loss, marking end of NFL comeback attempt
Tim Tebow has been cut from the Jacksonville Jaguars after their first preseason game, ending his attempted comeback in the NFL as a tight end.
Atlanta Falcons first NFL team to have 100% of players vaccinated
The Atlanta Falcons are the first NFL team to have all of its players vaccinated against COVID-19, the team announced Monday.
Falcons pre-season mask policy: What you need to know
The Atlanta Falcons have updated their mask policy ahead of Friday's pre-season game against the Tennessee Titans. The policy will be in effect for all pre-season games. Here's what you need to know.
Michigan hospital cuts ties with Vikings Kirk Cousins over vaccine stance
Cousins returned to practice on Thursday after having to enter COVID safety protocols.
Breaking down Week 1 of Falcons training camp
Now that one week of Falcons training camp is in the books, FOX 5 Sports' Kelly Price and DJ Shockley break down impressions, progress and more.
NFL preseason kicks off with Cowboys-Steelers Hall of Fame game on FOX
The Dallas Cowboys and Pittsburgh Steelers will face off in the long-awaited Hall of Fame game to kick off the NFL's preseason.
Arthur Blanks talks football, philanthropy, and Kanye West
Falcons Arthur Blank, who has high expectations for the franchise, sat down with FOX 5 Atlanta one-on-one to talk football, philanthropy, and Kanye West.
Falcons report for training camp
The newest member of the FOX 5 Sports team, DJ Shockley, is live in Flowery Branch after Falcons players checked in to preview the start of training camp.
NFL will fine unvaccinated players over $14K for violating COVID-19 protocols
The NFL outlined in its June training camp and preseason COVID-19 protocols that unvaccinated players can get fined $14,650 for violating preventative health measures.
Falcons hold 13th annual Fishing With The Falcons charity event
Current Atlanta Falcons players, Falcons Legends, Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders and Freddie Falcon joined military veterans for a fishing tournament on Lake Lanier, followed by a dinner and awards for the group.
Aaron Rodgers, Packers' tensions appear to be cooling: report
Aaron Rodgers has indicated to those close to him he will play for the Packers in 2021 amid a summer-long drama that saw the quarterback take a shot at the culture in the organization, the NFL Network reported.
Vikings in 'discussions' with O-line coach Rick Dennison over COVID-19 vaccine
Rick Dennison is out as Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach after refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, according to an ESPN report.
Westlake holds first 'Legends of the Lake' youth camp
Westlake High School hosted its first of what the Lions hope is an annual ?Legends of the Lake? youth camp. Falcons CB A.J. Terrell and fellow alums Adam ?Pacman? Jones and Keyaron Fox were some of the pros at the camp to give back to the community they say made them who they are.
Former Falcons assistant coach Greg Knapp dies after struck by car
Greg Knapp died after he was hit by a car while riding a bicycle near his California home. The former Falcons assistant coach was 58 years old.
Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp has died
New York Jets assistant coach Greg Knapp on Thursday died of the injuries he suffered in a traffic crash near his home in California over the weekend, according to his family. He was 58.
NFL teams may have to forfeit game, take loss if COVID-19 outbreak occurs
If a coronavirus outbreak occurs among unvaccinated players or staff during the 2021 season, it could result in a forfeit and loss if the game cannot be rescheduled, the NFL announced Thursday.
Jets assistant, former Falcons OC in hospital after ‘horrific’ bike accident
New York Jets assistant coach and former Falcons assistant Greg Knapp was in a “horrific” bicycle accident last weekend and is in critical condition.
Colin Kaepernick releasing children’s book inspired by ‘deeply personal’ story
The story is based on a significant childhood memory of Colin Kaepernick’s when he first documented that he was different from his adopted White family.