After weeks of waiting, Atlanta Falcons fans finally got a glimpse into the future of their team, and it’s an icy one.
The team did a maximum restructure on quarterback Matt Ryan’s deal Tuesday, essentially kicking a good portion of his salary down the road and freeing up needed relief to get the Falcons’ salary cap into the green.
The move was certainly timed to Wednesday’s start of the league year for free agency purposes, but it also gives a pretty big hint into what new coach Arthur Smith and general manager Terry Fontenot think about having around a former MVP and Pro Bowl talent at the roster’s most important position.