Boston, MA (Sports Network) – NFL owners have approved a $200 million loan for the construction of a new multi-purpose building in Atlanta to become the home for the Falcons.<\/p>\n
News of a stadium agreement between the Falcons and the city of Atlanta came in March. The team has played in the Georgia Dome since 1992.<\/p>\n
“The NFL has supported new stadium construction through various means for decades,” said Falcons owner Arthur Blank in a statement Tuesday. “Our club owners understand that investments such as G-4 financing are important to the long-term strength of the league, and we thank them for their support.<\/p>\n
“We are pleased with the outcome of today’s vote, and we look forward to continued progress in designing and constructing the new multi-purpose stadium over the next four years. We, along with our City of Atlanta and State of Georgia partners, are excited to participate in a project that will benefit the city and state for many years to come.”<\/p>\n
The Falcons are hoping to play in a new building for the start of the 2017 season.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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