Falcons OT Gono (back) ruled out for opener vs Vikings

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) — The Atlanta Falcons will be without offensive tackle Matt Gono for Sunday’s season opener at Minnesota because of a back injury.
Gono was battling with rookie Kaleb McGary for the starting job at right tackle. Now, the Falcons intend to go with both McGary and Ty Sambrailo at that position.
Gono was ruled out Friday by coach Dan Quinn after missing the last two days of practice.
McGary missed most of the preseason after undergoing a heart procedure. The No.