The NFL broke its silence about the recent terrorist attack in New Orleans and gave fans an update about the concern for the safety and security of the upcoming Super Bowl 59.
In a statement related by the league through social media platform X, the NFL extended its thoughts to the victims of the attack, and assured fans that proper security and safety measures will be implemented as the huge event closes in.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the devastating incident in New Orleans,” the league statement read. “Our thoughts are with the victims, the New Orleans community, and all those affected.”
— NFL (@NFL) January 1, 2025
“The NFL and the local host committee have been working collaboratively with local, state, and federal agencies for the past two years and have developed comprehensive security plans,” it continued. “These planning sessions will continue as they do with all major NFL events, and we are confident attendees will have a safe and enjoyable Super Bowl experience.”
The New Orleans sports franchises, the Saints of the NFL and the Pelicans of the NBA, also released a joint statement that highlighted its hope that the people of the city would weather this tragedy and the community would do its best effort to heal together.
The statement read: “New Orleans is a city built on resilience, and this heartbreaking event reminds us of the importance of coming together to support one another, to honor those affected, and to work toward healing as a community.”
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) January 1, 2025
Super Bowl 59 As Usual, Sugar Bowl Postponed
While the Super Bowl 59, which would take place on February 9, 2025, is not postponed and is set to continue as usual, the same cannot be said for the Sugar Bowl.
The Sugar Bowl, which is the college football bowl game held annually in New Orleans as well, has been postponed. The original schedule of the game between Georgia and Notre Dame was for 8:45 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The new schedule was announced at 4:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2.
Jeff Hundley, Sugar Bowl committee CEO, made the announcement. Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) agreed with the decision, saying: “There’s just too much stuff we don’t know. It’s just not worth it.”
The deadly terrorist attack happened at 3:15 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, at Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. The attack left at least 15 casualties and no less than 30 people injured.
The Super Bowl 59 is scheduled to be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans.
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