Matt Ryan spent his entire NFL career with Atlanta and the Falcons until he was traded to the Indianapolis Colts the other day.
The first-round pick — third overall — in 2008 leaves Georgia with great memories and wanted the fans there to know how much he appreciated them.
“I have long thought and often said that I would retire as a Falcon,” Ryan wrote. “But the changes and growth continue. As excited as I am about this next step in my career, this is a bittersweet moment.
“I have spent more than a decade playing for you, the fans of Atlanta. You have made all of this worth it, and all of this means something more than what could ever be reflected in a statistic. I appreciate each and every one of you, and I thank you, so sincerely, for the life you have given me all of these seasons.”
Thank you, Atlanta.
– Matt, Sarah, Marshall and Johnny pic.twitter.com/hl0sE1o7A8
— Matt Ryan (@M_Ryan02) March 23, 2022
