Atlanta Falcons Quietly Swap Out Logo That People Compared To Nazi Symbol
The NFL team removed the image thanks to an outpouring of public mockery.
The Atlanta Falcons have quietly removed a recently posted logo from their social media accounts due to a wave of Nazi-related jokes. The logo featured a black falcon over red, gold, black, and cream vertical stripes. The reason for posting the image remains unclear, although it may have been intended for the upcoming game against the San Francisco 49ers, which will feature throwback uniforms from 1966, including red helmets, black jerseys, and white pants for the Falcons.
Many people quickly pointed out that the logo resembled the Nazi eagle symbol from World War II, particularly the color scheme in the background. This comparison led to a barrage of mocking comments, with some joking about the "Bird Reich."
The backlash was significant enough that the team swiftly replaced the logo with a new image of the same black falcon on a single red football helmet, again without any explanation. The team did not announce the change nor respond to inquiries from HuffPost. While Falcons owner Arthur Blank is Jewish and has supported Holocaust remembrance initiatives, this is not the first time the team's logo has drawn Nazi comparisons.
In 2024, the Falcons faced similar ridicule after sharing a photo of a vintage helmet logo on social media.
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