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Atlanta Falcons News: Super Bowl to be hosted at Mercedes-Benz Stadium

By Freddie Boston

Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of Super Bowl LI logo and Lombardi Trophy during press conference at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 8, 2016; San Francisco, CA, USA; General view of Super Bowl LI logo and Lombardi Trophy during press conference at the Moscone Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Atlanta Falcons new home, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, will host the Super Bowl LIII in 2019. That and more in the Dirty Bird Daily.

Good morning, Falcons fans. As you may have heard, the Atlanta Falcons received some pretty big news yesterday. Their brand new home, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, set to open in time for the 2017 season, will play host to the Super Bowl in 2019.

The NFL continues its recent tradition of awarding Super Bowls to newly constructed stadiums, as it did for Levi’s Stadium (Super Bowl 50) and U.S. Bank Stadium (Super Bowl LII).

As you sip your coffee this fine Wednesday morning, enjoy these Falcons articles from around the internet.

Owners award 2019 Super Bowl to Atlanta, 2020 to South Florida, 2021 to Los Angeles — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

We now know the host cities for the next five Super Bowls. We already knew Houston will host next year’s big game, and the Minnesota’s new U.S. Bank Stadium will hold the 2018 event. Next in line is the Falcons’ stunning new home, followed by the New Miami Stadium in 2020 and the Los Angeles Rams’ new stadium in 2021.

Injuries keep Falcons’ pass-rush group from working together at OTAs — Vaughn McClure of ESPN

With Adrian Clayborn and Grady Jarrett sidelined with injuries, the Falcons’ revamped pass rush wasn’t at full strength for the start of OTAs. There’s still plenty of time for the group to work together, although they’ll be hoping both return to the field soon and particularly in time for training camp.

Next: Five ways Atlanta Super Bowl berth effects team

Rotoworld ranks every team’s quarterback situation, and the Falcons make the top ten — Dave Choate of The Falcoholic

Matt Ryan continues to be one of the toughest quarterbacks in the league to rank. Some view him as a top-tier talent not a million miles away from the league’s elite, while others feel he is overrated and nothing more than average. I still think Ryan is one of the better passers in the league, and for once he’s been ranked in a top ten.

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