George Atkinson, the formidable former Raiders safety known for his hard-hitting play, has passed away at 78. His death was announced by the Raiders on Monday, though the club did not reveal a cause.

George Atkinson, a hard-hitting former Raiders safety who struck fear in the opposition, has died. He was 78. The Raiders said Atkinson's family informed the team of his death on Monday. The team said ...

George Atkinson, whose football journey started on the playgrounds of Savannah's Eastside before he became a star at Johnson High and led to a storied career as a safety with the Oakland Raiders, has ...