Veteran Matt Ryan became the latest to be involved in this offseason’s quarterback shuffle on Monday. The long-time Falcons signal-caller was traded to the Colts in exchange for a 2022 third-round pick, bringing an end to his time in Atlanta after 14 years.
For the first time since 2008, when the franchise drafted Ryan, the Falcons will be in need of a starting quarterback. However, before turning the page at the position, owner Arthur Blank commemorated the 36-year-old Ryan in a heartfelt statement on Monday.
“Matt Ryan has been the epitome of a franchise quarterback during his time here in Atlanta,” Blank said in a statement on the team website.