Falcons react to Mercedes-Benz Stadium tour

Ahead of their first game inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Saturday, the Atlanta Falcons toured their new stadium on Friday.

Here’s what the Dirty Birds thought of their new home:

Defensive end Jack Crawford

Linebacker Deion Jones

Wide receiver Mohamed Sanu

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Credit: Mohamed Sanu/Instagram

Cornerback Brian Poole

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Defensive lineman Grady Jarrett

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Wide receiver Taylor Gabriel

The Falcons play the third exhibition game on Saturday against the Arizona Cardinals.

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