For the first time in 14 years, the Falcons will have a new starting quarterback. The Falcons sent Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts for a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the team announced on Monday.

Is Matt Ryan going to leave the Falcons?

After 14 seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, the organization has traded Matt Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts.

Why did Matt Ryan leave the Falcons?

Indianapolis execs sold Ryan due to their professionalism, commitment and empathy expressed following a week of uncertainty with the Falcons. "This time last week, we did not know how things were going to shake out," Ryan said. "I did not like anything that I heard.

Is Matt Ryan going to retire?

He also discussed his career and the feelings he has as he prepares to play for a new franchise. "With all of this, I have long thought and often said that I would retire as a Falcon," Ryan said. "But the changes and growth continue. As excited as I am about this next step in my career, this is a bittersweet moment."

Did Matt Ryan get drafted?

After playing college football at Boston College, Ryan was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Ryan was Boston College's starting quarterback from 2005 to 2007, leading them to three bowl victories and a 25–7 record in 32 starts.

Where did Matt Ryan?

Before the end of the 2021 NFL season, ESPN reported that the Atlanta Falcons were expecting to have Matt Ryan back as their starting quarterback in 2022. However, in March, the Falcons traded Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts, ending a 14-year run that included four Pro Bowl appearances and an MVP award.

Where did Matt Ryan go in the trade?

The Falcons indeed traded Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts - even as Watson picked Cleveland as his new post-Houston destination. In exchange, Atlanta received a 2022 third-round pick. Even approaching age 37, the compensation for a player of Ryan's caliber seems worth more than one mid-round draft pick.

How much money do the Falcons owe Matt Ryan?

Matt Ryan dead-cap hit with Falcons

Ryan's dead-cap hit with the Falcons is set to be a whopping $40.5 million, per OverTheCap.com. So, the Falcons will effectively be budgeting $40.5 million — or 19.5 percent of their cap space — to Ryan, who isn't even on Atlanta's roster.

How many years does Matt Ryan have left?

"Matt Ryan has two years and about $54 million left on his contract." Much has been of Ryan's NFL record-cap hit of roughly $47 million for 2022, but nearly half of that money is tied up in restructures and signing bonuses the Falcons continually used to create cap room.

Who will be Falcons QB?

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Marcus Mariota likely is viewed as the Week 1 starter in 2022. That's for now, but all could change in the coming weeks following the NFL Draft. Mariota, who signed a two-year, $18.75 million deal, was introduced by the Falcons last Friday.

Who will be Falcons new QB?

By joining the Atlanta Falcons, Marcus Mariota is on the verge of his first job starting under center since leaving the Titans in 2019. And there is one lesson Mariota feels he will benefit from in Atlanta.

Who did the Falcons pick up as a quarterback?

The Falcons selected signal-caller Desmond Ridder in the third round with the No. 74 overall pick on Friday night. The Cincinnati product was the second quarterback selected in the 2022 draft and the first since Kenny Pickett at No. 20 overall.

How long Matt Ryan been with the Falcons?

After 14 years, the Matt Ryan-era in Atlanta has come to an end. One of the most proficient quarterbacks in NFL history, Ryan was traded from the Falcons on Monday to the Colts on Monday. Atlanta announced it had sent Ryan to Indy for a third-round pick in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Who did the Falcons draft 2022?

The Falcons have signed Drake London, the organization announced on Thursday afternoon. London was the No. 8 overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft. London's rookie deal is estimated to have a total value of $24.66 million, according to OverTheCap.com.

Will Marcus Mariota start Falcons?

As a result, the Falcons will begin 2022 with a new starting quarterback. Former Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Marcus Mariota signed a two-year contract with the Falcons at the end of March, and is expected to be the starter to begin the upcoming season.