NFC South

Falcons terminate contract of Barkevious Mingo after accused of crime in Texas

Falcons outside linebacker Barkevious Mingo, who was signed this offseason as a free agent, has been accused of a sex crime in Texas. The team announced it terminated his contract early Sunday. In an statement released at 12:06 a.m., the team wrote: “After being made aware today of allegations involving Barkevious Mingo and gathering information on the matter, the Atlanta Falcons have terminated his contract.” Pro Football Talk first reported Saturday that the offense is listed as indecency with child sexual contact. Pro Football Talk published that “records in Tarrant County, Texas, show that…