NFL announced increased security for games after Paris terrorist attacks

The NFL said Saturday there would be increased security and law enforcement presence outside its stadiums this weekend in the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris.

The league said in a statement that it has been in contact with the Department of Homeland Security and the FBI, which informed the NFL there are no known threats against NFL stadiums.

“The safety of our fans, stadium personnel, and teams at all NFL games is our priority, and security at our games is robust.  Our procedures have been certified and designated by the Department of Homeland Security since 2008 as effective anti-terrorism technology. All NFL clubs use mandatory metal detector screening and multiple layers of perimeter security external to the stadium to safeguard fans and the stadium from explosive threats,” the NFL said in a statement.

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