Matt Ryan has not been a member of the Atlanta Falcons since the 2021 season, but he could reunite with the team in a new role.
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According to Fox Sports insider Jay Glazer, the Falcons are looking at the former first-round draft pick for a role in the front office.
"This is a big surprise," Glazer said during Fox's pre-game show on Sunday. "Guys, I've actually learned that Arthur Blank, the owner of the Atlanta Falcons has had talks with Matt Ryan, his Pro Bowl quarterback, to come back.
"Not like a Philip Rivers move but actually come in a front office role. They've had talks lately. Obviously, nothing's been done yet though people close to Matt Ryan told me he is seriously considering it. But if this happens, it will be a significant front office role for the Atlanta Falcons."
The NFC South team's front office currently consists of four main members. Blank, the co-founder of Home Depot, is atop the list as the team owner. The other members are Chief Executive Officer Rich McKay, Team President Greg Beadles, and General Manager Terry Fontenot.
Now an analyst for CBS Sports, Ryan joined the Falcons as the third overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. He immediately kicked off a 14-year run with the NFC South team that featured dozens of wins and multiple trips to the playoffs.
Ryan's rookie season featured him leading the team to an 11-5 record and a playoff berth. He won Offensive Rookie of the Year after throwing for 3,440 yards, 16 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions.
The former Boston College quarterback led the Falcons to seven winning seasons and six playoff appearances. This includes the 2016 season when the Falcons won the NFC and reached the Super Bowl. The team ultimately fell short of the Lombardi Trophy, but Ryan closed out the year by winning league MVP.
While the veteran quarterback's tenure with the team ended after the 2021 season, he returned in 2024 for a special event. He was inducted into the Falcons' Ring of Honor during halftime of a game against the rival Buccaneers.
