The Raiders called him the anchor of the team's “Soul Patrol” secondary of the 1970s that helped lead the team to its first ...

George Atkinson, a legendary Raiders safety, has died at 78. He was known for his tough play and loyalty. Atkinson had spoken ...

Atkinson was the last remaining member of the Oakland Raiders’ famed “Soul Patrol” defensive backfield that once terrorized ...

George Atkinson played in 144 games and intercepted 30 passes. He and Jack Tatum were one of the most intimidating safety combinations of all time.

Atkinson, who died Monday, was a walking tribute to the old, lost era of professional football when players saw themselves as ...

A fearsome safety and returner for the dominant John Madden-coached Oakland Raiders teams of the 1970s has died at 78.

Por JOSH DUBOWGeorge Atkinson, ex safety de los Raiders conocido por su juego rudo que infundía miedo en los rivales, ha ...

George Atkinson, the legendary Oakland Raiders safety and a significant figure in the team’s legendary “Soul Patrol” defense, has died at 78. Popular for his fearless hits and leadership, Atkinson ...

INDIANAPOLIS-- Adidas will award $100,000 to the player who runs the fastest 40-yard dash in its new Adizero 5-Star 40 cleat. Notre Dame running back George Atkinson III, son of the former Raiders ...

George Atkinson III, former running back for Notre Dame, has died, according to multiple reports. He was 27. No cause of death was available, but Pete Sampson of The Athletic tweeted that Atkinson had ...

CLEVELAND -- With Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson Jr. being the only players with significant experience carrying and catching the ball out of the backfield on the depth chart following initial roster ...

ALAMEDA, Calif. (AP) — When George Atkinson III’s name went uncalled through seven rounds of the NFL draft, there was no doubt where he would end up signing as an undrafted free agent. Despite offers ...