Following the death of former President Jimmy Carter, Falcons owner Arthur Blank gave his condolonces in a statement on social media.
Sports teams in former U.S. President Jimmy Carter's home state of Georgia expressed their condolences Sunday, honoring a former leader who also served as the state's governor and had an extensive record as an athlete and sports fan. The Atlanta Falcons football team held a moment of silence before their game Sunday night.
The 39th United States president from Georgia was honored in a moment of silence at the Falcons-Commanders game.
Carter himself said the Allman Brothers helped him get elected.
Carter, who was from Plains, Georgia, was a passionate sports fan, frequently rooting for the Atlanta-based teams including the Falcons and the Braves.