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Mark Bradley: The Colts get the best Falcon ever. The Falcons get a Round 3 pick.

He’s the best player in franchise history. That franchise has traded him for a third-round draft pick. If you’re thinking Matt Ryan deserved better … well, what’s worse than remaining employed by the Falcons?

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2022

Colts scouting QB Kenny Pickett at Pitt pro day

The Colts were represented at Pitt's pro day, which featured QB Kenny Pickett.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2022

Browns’ Shamelessness Only Approached by Losers In Watson Sweepstakes

Let’s not spare the teams who tried and failed to acquire Deshaun Watson, only to have to pivot to their respective embarrassing backup plans.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022

Falcons Owner Arthur Blank Issues Statement After Trading Matt Ryan to Colts

Atlanta will be looking for a new starting quarterback for the first time since 2008.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022

Report: Colts had concerns about Jimmy Garoppolo’s recovery timeline

The Colts didn't feel comfortable with Jimmy Garoppolo's recovery timeline, which helped lead them to Matt Ryan.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Will Matt Ryan fix the Indianapolis Colts’ fatal flaw of stopgap quarterbacks?

What's next for Matt Ryan? A lower-impact passing game, probably.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

The Falcons thanked Matt Ryan with the saddest excuse for a tribute video

That was it?!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Falcons owner calls Matt Ryan ‘the epitome of a franchise quarterback’

Shortly after the trade, Falcons owner Arthur Blank released a statement calling Matt Ryan "the epitome of a franchise quarterback."

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Falcons trade Matt Ryan to the Colts

Ryan went 5-2 in seven starts against Detroit, including his NFL debut against Rod Marinelli's hapless Lions to kick off the 2008 season

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2022

Falcons Agree to Terms With Marcus Mariota on a Two-Year Deal

Neither of Atlanta’s current quarterbacks started a game in 2021.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2022