Originally the No. 3 overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, Ryan quarterbacked the Falcons to six playoff appearances and 10 postseason games over his time in Atlanta; he's been one of the most durable players in the league, too, having missed only three games in his entire career.
Was Matt Ryan a first overall pick?
The Falcons took Matt Ryan with the first pick in the 2008 NFL draft. He was traded to the Colts on March 21 after doing quite well by Atlanta.
What round pick was Matt Ryan?
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.
What did Atlanta Falcons get in Matt Ryan trade?
The Atlanta Falcons already had a plan in place to trade former franchise quarterback Matt Ryan this offseason. On Monday afternoon, the plan went into action when Falcons traded Ryan to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2022 third-round pick.
Who did the Falcons select?
The Falcons selected Ridder after taking USC wideout Drake London with the No. 8 overall pick, Penn State pass rusher Arnold Ebiketie with the No. 38 overall pick, and Montana State linebacker Troy Anderson with the No. 58 overall pick.
45 related questions foundDid Matt Ryan get released from 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.
What was the best NFL Draft?
Top 50 draft picks in NFL history
- Tom Brady. Drafted by: New England Patriots, 6th round of 2000 NFL Draft (199th overall) ...
- Joe Montana. Drafted by: San Francisco 49ers, 3rd round of 1979 NFL Draft (82nd overall) ...
- Jim Brown. ...
- Brett Favre. ...
- Roger Staubach. ...
- Jerry Rice. ...
- Lawrence Taylor. ...
- Bart Starr.
Has Ridder been drafted?
The Atlanta Falcons drafted Desmond Ridder out of Cincinnati with the No. 74 overall pick in the third round. With the No. 74 overall pick in the 2022 @NFLDraft, the @AtlantaFalcons select QB Desmond Ridder!
How many years does Matt Ryan have left?
Ryan had two years left on a contract that would have seen him carry a cap hit of over $40 million in both 2022 and 2023, per OverTheCap and Spotrac. However, all of that changes now that Ryan is heading to Indianapolis.
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.
